Carry
/ˈkær.i/
Definitions
- (v.) To support and move something from one place to another.
She carried the boxes up the stairs.
- (v.) To bear legal responsibility or liability.
The company carries liability for its products.
- (v.) To include or contain as part of a legal document or statute.
The contract carries provisions for dispute resolution.
Forms
- carrying
- carrye
- carries
- carried
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "carry" often implies bearing responsibility or including terms within documents, beyond physical movement.
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