Awarding
/ˈɔːrˌwɔːrdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of award, meaning the act of granting or giving something formally, especially in legal or official contexts.
The court is awarding damages to the plaintiff.
Forms
- award
- awarded
- awards
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Commentary
'Awarding' is primarily used as a gerund or present participle of the verb 'award' in legal contexts, indicating the process of granting rights, remedies, or penalties.
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