Investigating
/ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (pres. part.)) Present participle of investigate; engaging in the systematic examination of facts or evidence in legal contexts.
The attorney is investigating the circumstances surrounding the breach of contract.
Forms
- investigate
- investigates
- investigated
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Commentary
As a present participle, 'investigating' denotes the ongoing action of inquiry but does not carry an independent legal definition apart from its base form.
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