Grant
/ɡrænt/
Definitions
- (v.) To formally give or bestow rights, property, or privileges.
The court granted the plaintiff permission to proceed.
- (n.) A legal conveyance of rights or property.
She received a grant for ownership of the land.
Forms
- grants
- granted
- granting
Related terms
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'grant' often implies a deliberate and formal transfer, distinguishing it from casual or informal conveyances.
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