Accepting
/əkˈsɛptɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to or characterized by the act of consenting to receive or undertake something, often in a legal context such as accepting an offer, contract, or document.
The accepting party must meet all conditions stipulated in the agreement.
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Commentary
As a gerund or present participle, 'accepting' is generally used adjectivally or verbally to describe the process or state of consent; the substantive legal concept is captured under the base term 'acceptance'.
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