Adherent
/əˈdɪərənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A supporter or follower of a party, cause, or person, especially in legal contexts involving parties to a dispute.
The adherents of the plaintiff argued for stricter enforcement of the contract.
- (adj.) Sticking fast to an object or surface; often used metaphorically to describe loyalty or attachment in legal loyalty or allegiance contexts.
The adherent obligations of the fiduciary are clearly defined by law.
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- adherents
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Commentary
In legal usage, adherent most commonly refers to a person or entity supporting a party or cause; its adjective form also conveys the idea of attachment or loyalty relevant in fiduciary or contractual duties.
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