Calls
/kɔːlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Formal demands or invitations to appear, often used in legal or parliamentary contexts.
The court issued calls for witnesses to appear at trial.
- (n.) Requests made to redeem bonds or securities before maturity under a call provision.
The corporation made calls on its bonds when interest rates fell.
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of call.
She calls the meeting to order promptly at nine.
Forms
- call
- calling
- called
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Commentary
Plural noun and verb forms often have distinct legal meanings; careful distinction is needed in drafting.
This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.