Discourages

/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒɪz/

Definitions

  1. (v.) Third-person singular form of discourage; to deter or advise against a particular action or behavior in a legal context.
    The contract discourages parties from terminating the agreement prematurely.

Forms

  • discourage
  • discouraged
  • discouraging

Commentary

As an inflected form, see discourage for the full legal meaning; commonly used in contracts or statutes to indicate deterrence or dissuasion.

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