Lending
/ˈlɛndɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or business of granting money or property on condition of repayment, typically with interest.
The bank's lending practices are subject to regulatory oversight.
- (v.) Present participle of lend, referring to the act of giving something temporarily with the expectation of return.
The company is currently lending funds to small businesses under new terms.
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- lendings
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Commentary
In legal contexts, lending commonly involves formal agreements specifying terms and borrower obligations; drafting should clarify these to avoid disputes.
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