Ends
/ɛndz/
Definitions
- (n.) Goals or purposes sought, especially in legal or contractual contexts.
The ends of the agreement are to protect both parties' interests.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of end; to bring to a conclusion.
The court ends the proceedings after the final judgment.
Forms
- end
- ended
- ending
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'ends' commonly refers to intended outcomes or purposes; as a verb form, it is simply the third-person singular present of 'end.' Avoid confusion by referencing the base form for full definitions.
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