Commence
/kəˈmens/
Definitions
- (v.) To begin or start a legal action, proceeding, or contractual obligation.
The parties shall commence arbitration within 30 days of the dispute notice.
Forms
- commences
- commenced
- commencing
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal documents to specify the starting point of rights, duties, or litigation timelines.
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