Eschew
/ɪsˈtʃuː/
Definitions
- (v.) To deliberately avoid or abstain from something, especially legal rights or duties, to prevent certain consequences or liabilities.
The trustee must eschew any conflicts of interest to fulfill fiduciary duties.
Forms
- eschews
- eschewed
- eschewing
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'eschew' often implies a conscious and formal avoidance, typically used in contexts involving rights or duties to prevent liability or conflicts.
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