Alternating
/ˈɔːltərˌneɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Characterized by taking turns or switching in succession, often in legal contexts such as alternating jurisdiction or alternating parties.
The court considered the issue under alternating jurisdiction rules.
- (v. (pres. participle)) Present participle of alternate; to occur or perform in succession repeatedly.
The parties are alternating control of the joint venture every six months.
Forms
- alternate
- alternates
- alternated
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Commentary
Used adjectivally to describe mutually successive actions or conditions in legal arrangements; carefully distinguish from 'alternate' as a noun or verb to avoid ambiguity.
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