Consummate
/kən-ˈsʌm-ɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To complete or finalize a contract or agreement by fulfilling all terms, particularly by performing an act that confirms the contract.
The parties consummated the merger agreement by signing all the required documents.
- (adj.) Highly skilled or accomplished in a particular profession or activity.
She is a consummate negotiator known for closing complex deals.
Forms
- consummated
- consummating
- consummates
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "consummate" most commonly applies to the act of finalizing agreements or contracts; as an adjective, it describes exceptional skill, often in professionalism or negotiations.
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