Delivery
/dɪˈlɪvəri/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of transferring possession or control of goods or documents to a party.
The delivery of the package must occur by Friday.
- (n.) The formal handing over of a legal document, such as a deed, to make it legally effective.
The delivery of the deed was essential to complete the property transfer.
Forms
- deliveries
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Commentary
In legal contexts, delivery often requires clear intent and physical or constructive transfer to be effective.
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