Fostered
/ˈfɒstərd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of foster, meaning to encourage or promote the development of something, often used in legal contexts concerning duties or relationships.
The court recognized that the state had fostered the child's best interests through its interventions.
Forms
- foster
- fosters
- fostering
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Commentary
Primarily used as past tense or participle of 'foster'; legal use often appears in contexts of child welfare or development of legal relationships.
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