Gaining
/ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of gain, meaning to acquire or secure rights or benefits.
The plaintiff is gaining ownership through adverse possession.
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Commentary
Used primarily as a form of the verb 'gain' in legal contexts, often relating to acquiring rights or property.
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