Substantial - Indian Laws - General

Meaning of word substantial In Black s Law Dictionary (6th Edn.) the word substantial is defined as- Substantial. --Of real worth and importance; of considerable value; valuable. Belonging to substance; actually existing; real; not seeming or imaginary; not illusive; solid; true; veritable. ... Something worthwhile as distinguished from something without value or merely nominal. ... Synonymous with material. The word substantially has been defined to mean essentially; without material qualification; in the main; in substance; materially . In Shorter Oxford English Dictionary (5th Edn.),- the word substantial means of ample or considerable amount of size; sizeable, fairly large; having solid worth or value, of real significance; solid; weighty; important, worthwhile; of an act, measure, etc. having force or effect, effective, thorough . The word substantially has been defined to mean in substance; as a substantial thing or being; essentially, intrinsically . Therefore the word substantial is not synonymous with dominant or majority . It is closer to material or important or of considerable value . Substantially is closer to essentially . Both words can signify varying degrees depending on the context. THALAPPALAM SER. COOP. BANK LTD. AND OTHERS VERSUS STATE OF KERALA AND OTHERS- 2013 (10) TMI 1057 - SUPREME COURT