Collect
/kəˈlekt/
Definitions
- (v.) To gather or retrieve money, debts, evidence, or items, often as authorized by law or agreement.
The agency will collect overdue taxes from the delinquent accounts.
- (v.) To take possession of something legally due, such as debts or damages.
The creditor collected the outstanding loan amount through legal action.
Forms
- collects
- collected
- collecting
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'collect' often implies authority or legal right to retrieve assets or information, distinguishing it from casual gathering.
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