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implied Definition

im·plied (im plīd′)

adjective

involved, suggested, or understood without being openly or directly expressed

implied Synonyms

implied

modif.

implicit, indicated, suggested, tacit, hinted at, understood, unexpressed, unspoken, unstated, undeclared, intimated, insinuated, alluded to, meant, connoted, intended, involved, latent, hidden, occult, lurking, indirectly meant, inferred, inferable, allusive, potential, foreshadowed, adumbrated, tacitly assumed, inferential, indirect, between the lines*.

implied Law Definition

adj

Of something that is inferred, rather than plainly expressed.
implied Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • warranty: Limitation of warranty No other express or implied warranty is given.
  • endorsement: Any implied endorsement, however, whether intended or not, must be fully compliant with section 3 of this Code. vi.
  • repeal: The defense seek to rely upon the doctrine of implied repeal.
  • volatility: How can I use the implied volatility in the selection of a warrant?
  • undertaking: I am well aware of the scope of the implied undertaking, by which I shall continue to abide.
  • consent: A concept of ' implied consent ' is unsound.

Used with adjective complement

  • use: As well as allowing you to choose a Boolean search term, Internet search engines use implied Boolean operators.