Embark
/ɪmˈbɑːrk/
Definitions
- (v.) To begin a legal process or undertaking, such as initiating a contract, proceeding, or formal journey under legal terms.
The parties agreed to embark on arbitration to resolve their dispute.
- (v.) To board a vessel or aircraft for legal transportation, often with contractual or regulatory implications.
The passengers must embark before midnight to comply with the shipping contract.
Forms
- embarks
- embarked
- embarking
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "embark" often applies metaphorically to commencing formal procedures or literally to lawful boarding under contract or regulation.
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