Incompatibility in legal contexts often refers to a condition where two or more legal provisions, actions, or entities are incapable of coexisting or harmonising due to fundamental differences or conflicts. In family law, it may describe irreconcilable differences between spouses that warrant divorce. In contract law, it could denote conflicting clauses that render an agreement unenforceable. In intellectual property, it may refer to patents or trademarks that cannot exist concurrently due to similarities or conflicts in rights. Overall, incompatibility signifies a lack of alignment or harmony that prevents certain legal elements from coexisting or functioning effectively together.
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