Concomitant
/kənˈkɒmɪtənt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Occurring or existing concurrently with something else, often in a related or accompanying manner.
The lawyer noted the concomitant risks involved in the contract.
- (n.) A condition or event that accompanies another, often in a dependent or connected way.
The contract specified several concomitants that must be addressed.
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- concomitants
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Commentary
Often used to describe secondary effects or conditions that arise alongside a primary event or obligation; precision in legal drafting ensures clarity about these linked elements.
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