Handle
/ˈhændl/
Definitions
- (v.) To manage or deal with a legal matter or case.
The attorney will handle the contract negotiations.
- (n.) A means or method by which something is controlled or managed in legal procedures.
The official had a handle on the case developments.
Forms
- handles
- handled
- handling
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'handle' often refers specifically to managing cases or negotiations rather than its common physical sense.
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