Annotating

/ˈænəˌteɪtɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (v. (gerund)) The act of adding explanatory notes, comments, or references to a legal text or document to clarify meaning or add context.
    The lawyer was annotating the contract to explain key provisions to the client.

Forms

  • annotate (base form)

Commentary

Annotating is typically a gerund or present participle form derived from the verb 'annotate', used to describe the ongoing process of adding explanatory notes in legal texts.

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