Discourages
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒɪz/
Definitions
- (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
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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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