Fulfill
/fʊlˈfɪl/
Definitions
- (v.) To meet or carry out the terms or conditions of a legal agreement or obligation.
The contractor must fulfill the terms of the agreement before receiving payment.
- (v.) To satisfy a legal or contractual requirement.
The party fulfilled all regulatory requirements prior to commencement.
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- fulfills
- fulfilled
- fulfilling
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'fulfill' commonly refers to the successful completion of duties or conditions stipulated in contracts or laws; clarity in specifying which obligations are fulfilled avoids ambiguity.
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