Arrange
/əˈreɪndʒ/
Definitions
- (v.) To plan or put in order, often in legal contexts such as arranging settlements or agreements.
The parties arranged a settlement to avoid litigation.
- (v.) To organize or make provisions for legal events or processes, e.g., arranging for a power of attorney.
She arranged for a durable power of attorney before traveling abroad.
Forms
- arranges
- arranged
- arranging
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Commentary
Typically used to describe pre-litigation or procedural planning; drafting clarity benefits from specifying the nature of the arrangement (e.g., contractual or procedural).
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