Ageing
/ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which a legal document becomes effective or is acknowledged over time, often referring to the establishment of rights or status through the passage of time.
The ageing of the contract established the parties' obligations clearly.
- (n.) In property law, the period after which a notice or claim is deemed accepted due to lack of objection, often tied to statutes of limitation.
The claim was barred after the ageing period expired without response.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'ageing' often denotes the passage of time affecting rights or documents, distinct from medical or biological senses.
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