Dissipates
/ˈdɪsɪpeɪts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular form of dissipate, meaning to scatter, disperse, or squander, often used in context of assets, resources, or rights.
The defendant dissipates the company's funds, causing financial harm to creditors.
Forms
- dissipate
- dissipated
- dissipating
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Commentary
Used frequently in legal contexts referring to the improper or unauthorized depletion or dispersal of assets or property.
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