# Global and local definition lists

In traditional documents, you can insert a definition list as a separate clause by automatically generating it using the document toolbar.

However, such functionality is often not enough:

* In binders, you may run into the situation of having certain defined terms in one document and other defined terms in another.
* In some jurisdictions, it is customary to have “local” definition lists containing only those terms that are present in a specific clause.

Clause9 allows this kind of flexibility: for each definition list, you can define the scope and interactions with any other definitions lists present in the document/binder. To tweak these options, you should simply select the definition list, and visit the Advanced menu at the right side of your screen.

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These eight (!) different options should allow you sufficient flexibility to meet all your definition needs!


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