Concerning

/kənˈsəːrnɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (prep.) Relating to or about; expressing the subject matter of a legal document or discussion.
    The contract includes provisions concerning liability and indemnification.

Commentary

In legal drafting, 'concerning' is often used interchangeably with 'regarding' or 'with respect to' to introduce the topic or subject matter under discussion.

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