Competing
/kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Existing or acting in rivalry, especially in legal contexts involving business or intellectual property disputes.
The competing firms filed lawsuits against each other over patent infringement.
Forms
- competes
- competed
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Commentary
Used primarily as an adjective, 'competing' describes parties or interests in conflict; it is often encountered in intellectual property and antitrust law contexts.
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