Granted
/ˈgræn.tɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Acknowledged or conceded as true or valid, often as a factual premise in legal argument or reasoning.
The court made a granted assumption for the sake of this motion.
- (v. (past participle)) Formally given or bestowed, especially a legal right, privilege, or property interest.
The judge granted the plaintiff's request for an injunction.
Forms
- grant
- grants
- granting
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'granted' is frequently encountered as a past participle of 'grant', denoting the formal conferral of rights or relief; as an adjective, it reflects acceptance of a premise without dispute.
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