Entering
/ˈɛn.tə.rɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. gerund) The act of physically or legally coming into a place, agreement, or legal record.
The entering of a plea marks a formal step in the criminal process.
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- enter
- enters
- entered
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Commentary
Used primarily to describe the formal action of coming into or officially recording something in legal contexts, such as entering judgment or entering a plea.
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