Bleeding
/ˈbliːdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The unauthorized removal or leakage of confidential information or assets, often linked to insider trading or breach of fiduciary duty.
The legal case focused on the bleeding of trade secrets to a competitor.
- (n.) The process of money continuously flowing out of an entity, such as a corporation or estate, causing financial depletion.
The company's bleeding of funds raised concerns among shareholders.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'bleeding' often metaphorically describes loss or leakage, especially of confidential information or financial resources; clarity is important to distinguish from the medical meaning.
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