Gathered
Definitions
- (adj.) Describes documents or evidence collected and assembled for legal review or proceedings.
The gathered evidence was submitted to the court for consideration.
- (v.) Past tense of gather; to collect or bring together information, persons, or items relevant to a legal matter.
The attorney gathered all the necessary contracts before the hearing.
Forms
- gather
- gathers
- gathering
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Commentary
As a past participle and adjective, 'gathered' often pertains to the accumulation of materials or information in legal contexts; distinguish its use from the base verb 'gather' for clarity in drafting.
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