Discharged
/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Released from an obligation, duty, or legal charge.
The defendant was discharged from the wrongful death claim.
- (v.) (Past tense of discharge) To officially release someone from a legal duty, imprisonment, or contract, or to fulfill and close an obligation.
The court discharged the bankruptcy case after all debts were addressed.
Forms
- discharge
- discharges
- discharging
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Commentary
Primarily used as past participle or adjective in legal contexts to indicate release from obligations or charges; refer to 'discharge' for detailed definitions.
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