Associating
/əˈsoʊsieɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of connecting or linking oneself or something with another person, group, or cause, often implying partnership, affiliation, or participation in a legal context.
The parties were associating to form a joint venture under the contract.
Forms
- associate
- associates
- associated
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Commentary
As a gerund form, 'associating' signifies the ongoing act of connection or affiliation, important to characterize relationships or collaborations in legal documents.
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