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deleted. (X)
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Original text:
Source: http://www.megadox.com/docpreviews/111.pdf
"The Husband and the Wife may, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart from each other as if each were unmarried, and may reside in such place or places and in such manner as each shall think fit, and neither will at any time hereafter require the other to live with him or her, and will not, in any way... See more Original text:
Source: http://www.megadox.com/docpreviews/111.pdf
"The Husband and the Wife may, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart from each other as if each were unmarried, and may reside in such place or places and in such manner as each shall think fit, and neither will at any time hereafter require the other to live with him or her, and will not, in any way, molest, annoy, disturb or interfere with the other in his or her manner of living or otherwise."
My question:
What does the "or otherwise" at the end of the sentence mean?
My dictionary says it "refers to the opposite of the preceding word, especially in situations where either of them may be correct." However, I cannot tell which of these words are the "preceding word" in this situation, so this "or otherwise" is very fuzzy to me in meaning.
I posted this as a Kudoz question under the English to Chinese language pair, but I thought I would post it here as well to get more answers. ▲ Collapse
| | | | David McFegan 
Hungary
Local time: 08:06
Hungarian to English
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| in any other way | Oct 2, 2012 |
I read this as meaning "in any other way", i.e. not just in his or her manner of living, but in any way whatsoever...
| | | | Maria Macovei
Romania
Local time: 09:06
English to Romanian
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| This "or otherwise" phrase ... | Oct 2, 2012 |
From the context, I understand a number of very specific situations being mentioned ("live separate or apart", "reside in such place or places" etc.) OR "other situations alike".
Below you may find another context regarding the usage of "otherwise", to support my answer:
"Legal Entity" shall mean the union of the acting entity and all other entities that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with that entity. For the purposes of this definition, "cont... See more From the context, I understand a number of very specific situations being mentioned ("live separate or apart", "reside in such place or places" etc.) OR "other situations alike".
Below you may find another context regarding the usage of "otherwise", to support my answer:
"Legal Entity" shall mean the union of the acting entity and all other entities that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with that entity. For the purposes of this definition, "control" means (i) the power, direct or indirect, to cause the direction or management of such entity, whether by contract or otherwise, or (ii) ownership of fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding shares, or (iii) beneficial ownership of such entity.
- from http://www.sakaiproject.org/foundation-licenses
I am not translating from or into Chinese, but I hope my answer will help you in English. ▲ Collapse
| | | | | I agree with David here: | Oct 2, 2012 |
in any way other than 'his or her manner of living".
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deleted. (X)
Australia
Local time: 03:06
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TOPIC STARTER
Thank you, David and Maria, I think I will translate this as 'in any other way'.
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