Acquires
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of acquire, meaning to gain possession or control of something, typically property or rights.
The corporation acquires new patents every year.
Forms
- acquire
- acquired
- acquiring
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Commentary
Used to indicate the action of obtaining or gaining legal ownership or rights, often in contracts or property law contexts.
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