Heeding
/ˈhiːdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of paying careful attention, particularly to legal notices, warnings, or obligations, to ensure compliance.
Heeding the contract's terms is essential to avoid breaches.
- (v.) Present participle of heed; actively paying attention to legal duties or instructions.
The parties are heeding the judge’s injunction to maintain confidentiality.
Forms
- heed
- heeds
- heeded
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Commentary
‘Heeding’ often appears in legal contexts emphasizing the importance of attention to obligations or warnings; use precisely to reflect attentive compliance.
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