Freeing
/ˈfriːɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of releasing a person from custody, restraint, or legal obligation.
The defendant's freeing was ordered by the court after the evidence was reviewed.
- (n.) The process of lifting a lien, attachment, or injunction that restricts property.
The freeing of the assets allowed the company to resume normal operations.
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Commentary
Typically used in legal contexts to denote official release from custody or legal encumbrance; distinguish from the adjective form 'free'.
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