Encounters
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of encounter; instances of meetings or interactions, often referring to formal or legal meetings between parties.
The contract stipulates that all encounters between the parties must be documented.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of encounter; refers to the act of meeting or coming into contact, especially in legal interactions.
The plaintiff encounters numerous difficulties proving liability.
Forms
- encounter
- encountered
- encountering
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Commentary
The term 'encounters' is primarily a plural noun or third-person singular verb form of 'encounter', which carries the substantive legal meaning.
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