Engaging
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Attractive or capable of holding interest, often describing terms or clauses that actively involve parties.
The contract contained an engaging clause that required regular updates from the vendor.
- (v. (gerund)) The act of formally entering into an agreement or obligation.
The parties are engaging in negotiations to finalize the settlement.
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Commentary
As an adjective, 'engaging' often describes clauses or terms that actively involve parties' attention; as a gerund verb, it refers to the act of entering commitments, which is legally significant in contract law.
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