Established
/ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having been legally recognized, instituted, or set up by authority.
The established law governs all contractual agreements within the jurisdiction.
- (v. (past participle)) Having been set up or confirmed, especially by legal means.
The court established the precedence in this landmark case.
Forms
- establish
- establishing
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Commentary
'Established' is often used adjectivally to describe legal principles or entities formally confirmed, and as the past participle of 'establish,' it appears in legal contexts signifying something has been legally instituted or confirmed.
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