Back
/bæk/
Definitions
- (v.) To support or endorse something or someone.
The committee backed the new policy unanimously.
- (v.) To move backward or in reverse.
She backed the car out of the driveway.
Forms
- backed
- backs
- backing
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Commentary
When used in legal drafting, 'back' as a verb often implies endorsement or support, important to distinguish from physical movement contexts.
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