Initiator
/ɪˈnɪʃieɪtər/
Definitions
- (n.) A party who formally begins a legal proceeding or transaction.
The initiator filed the lawsuit to begin the legal process.
- (n.) An individual or entity that proposes or starts a trust, will, contract, or agreement.
The initiator drafted the initial terms of the contract.
Forms
- initiators
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Commentary
‘Initiator’ commonly refers to the party who formally starts a legal action or process; clarity in drafting should specify the context to distinguish between procedural and transactional initiations.
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