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Perfection (law)

Perfection in law means that certain legal actions or rights have been recorded or filed in the right places so that they are officially recognized and cannot be disputed by anyone else. It's kind of like putting puzzle pieces together, but instead of a picture forming, legal rights and interests become official and legally binding. For example, when someone takes out a loan, the lender needs to file paperwork to show that they have a legal right to collect the money owed. This makes the loan "perfect" so nobody else can claim a right to collect that same money. Making things "perfect" in legal terms is important because it helps protect people's rights and interests from being unfairly taken away or challenged.
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