Court Approval
/ˈkɔrt əˌpruːvəl/
Definitions
- (n.) Official sanction or permission granted by a judge or judicial body authorizing a proposed action or transaction.
The settlement agreement required court approval before becoming effective.
- (n.) Judicial confirmation that an act complies with legal standards, often necessary in probate, contracts, or corporate matters.
Court approval is necessary to validate the distribution of the estate.
Forms
- court approval
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Commentary
Court approval is often a prerequisite in legal procedures to ensure oversight and legality; drafters should specify the scope and conditions for such approval to avoid ambiguity.
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