Dressing
/ˈdrɛsɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) Material applied to wounds for protection and healing.
The nurse changed the dressing on the patient's injured arm.
- (n.) Legal term for preliminary arrangements or preparations in property or contract contexts (e.g., 'dressing the title').
The attorney advised against dressing the contract to hide the true ownership.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'dressing' may appear metaphorically, e.g., regarding manipulation or concealment of facts or documents in contracts or property titles, distinct from its medical usage.
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