Lasting
/ˈlæs·tɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Continuing for a long time or durable, especially in reference to legal rights, obligations, or effects.
The contract created lasting obligations for both parties.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'lasting' often qualifies rights or effects that endure beyond immediate or short-term periods, emphasizing durability or permanence.
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