Exhaust
/ɪɡˈzɔːst/
Definitions
- (v.) To use up completely or to bring to an end a legal right or remedy.
The plaintiff must exhaust all administrative remedies before filing a lawsuit.
- (n.) The process or act of using up resources, rights, or remedies in legal context.
Exhaust of remedies is required prior to seeking judicial review.
Forms
- exhausts
- exhausted
- exhausting
Related terms
Commentary
In legal drafting, 'exhaust' often appears in the phrase 'exhaustion of remedies,' indicating the necessity to pursue all available options before court intervention.
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