Herding
/ˈhɜrdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or practice of guiding or driving a group, especially animals, typically in the context of property or livestock law.
The dispute involved the herding of cattle across property lines.
- (v.) Gerund or present participle of herd, used in contexts involving control or direction of groups, relevant in liability or property usage cases.
Herding livestock requires adherence to regulatory statutes.
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Commentary
Herding commonly arises in property and agricultural law contexts, often implicating issues of trespass or nuisance; as a gerund, it indicates ongoing action tied to legal responsibilities or liabilities.
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