Impacting
/ɪmˈpæktɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of impact, referring to causing a significant effect or influence, especially in legal contexts such as regulatory, contractual, or evidentiary matters.
The new law is impacting how corporations report their financial activities.
Forms
- impact
- impacts
- impacted
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Commentary
Used primarily as a verbal form; substantive legal meaning derives from the base verb 'impact.' Often used in discussing the effects or consequences of laws, actions, or agreements.
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