Formalizing
/ˈfɔːrməlaɪzɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of reducing an agreement, process, or relationship to a legally recognized form or document.
The parties are formalizing the contract to ensure enforceability.
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal drafting to denote the process of turning informal or preliminary understandings into binding, formal agreements.
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