Designing

/dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (v.) Present participle of design, referring to the act of creating plans or specifications for a legal document, product, or system.
    The architect is designing the new courthouse to comply with all zoning regulations.

Commentary

In legal contexts, 'designing' often relates to intellectual property and contract drafting, emphasizing the creation phase rather than the final product.

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