Improve
/ɪmˈpruːv/
Definitions
- (v.) To enhance the quality, value, or condition of property or rights by developing or adding to it.
The owner improved the land by building a fence.
- (v.) To rectify defects or deficiencies to make something better in legal context, such as improving a contract or procedure.
The parties agreed to improve the contract terms before signing.
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- improves
- improved
- improving
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'improve' often refers specifically to tangible enhancements to property or rectifications in contractual terms, necessitating precise usage to avoid ambiguity with general improvement.
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