Changed
/ˈtʃeɪndʒd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Altered from the original or previous form or state, often through amendment or modification.
The contract was deemed void because the changed terms were not agreed upon by both parties.
- (v.) Past tense of change, meaning to make or become different in a legal document, status, or condition.
The parties changed the jurisdiction clause before signing.
Forms
- change
- changes
- changing
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Commentary
As an adjective, 'changed' describes a state resulting from alteration, often significant in contract or statutory contexts. As a verb form, it is simply the past tense of 'change'.
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