Concedes
/kən-ˈsiːdz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of concede, meaning to admit or acknowledge, often reluctantly, in legal contexts.
The defendant concedes the claim but disputes the amount of damages.
Forms
- concede
- conceded
- conceding
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'concedes' typically signals partial acceptance of a fact or issue, often used in pleadings or negotiations.
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