Concurrent
/kənˈkɜːrənt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
The court heard concurrent motions in the same session.
- (adj.) (of legal sentences) To be served simultaneously rather than consecutively.
The defendant received two concurrent sentences for separate offenses.
Forms
- concurrently
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specify whether obligations or events are 'concurrent' to clarify timing and prevent ambiguity regarding simultaneity.
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