Exhaustion
/ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The principle requiring that all available administrative or judicial remedies be used before seeking further legal relief.
The court dismissed the case due to failure to show exhaustion of remedies.
- (n.) The depletion or complete use of a particular right, claim, or resource, preventing further action on it.
Exhaustion of patent rights occurs once the product is sold, limiting the patent holder's control.
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Exhaustion is often a prerequisite in litigation and administrative procedures, ensuring parties first utilize all procedural options before escalating to higher forums.
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