Incipiency
/ɪnˈsɪpiənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The state or condition of beginning or commencing; an initial stage.
The incipiency of the contract was marked by preliminary negotiations.
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to denote the earliest phase of a condition or right, important for defining timelines or stages in agreements.
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