Abridges
/ˈeɪ.brɪ.dʒɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of abridge.
The court abridges a contract only when expressly authorized.
Forms
- abridge
- abridged
- abridging
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Commentary
Use 'abridges' primarily as the present tense verb form of 'abridge,' which means to shorten or reduce rights or text in legal contexts.
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