Apportioning
/əˈpɔːrʃənɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of distributing or allocating shares or portions of liability, costs, or benefits among parties as prescribed by law or contract.
The court ruled on apportioning the damages among the liable defendants.
Forms
- apportion
- apportioned
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Commentary
Use precise language to distinguish apportioning of liabilities or benefits according to legal principles, especially in contracts and torts.
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