Gathering
/ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A meeting or assembly of people, often for a protest, event, or organized purpose, subject to legal regulation regarding permits and public order.
The city's permit was required for the public gathering in the park.
- (n.) The collection or accumulation of items or evidence, especially in legal investigations or proceedings.
The lawyer emphasized the importance of the gathering of evidence before trial.
- (v.) Present participle of gather.
The officers were gathering witnesses at the scene of the crime.
Forms
- gatherings
- gathers
- gathered
- gather
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish between 'gathering' as a noun for events and as the act of collecting evidence to avoid ambiguity.
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