Minding
/ˈmaɪndɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of paying attention to or taking care of someone or something, often used in contexts involving guardianship, responsibility, or oversight.
The trustee was praised for minding the beneficiaries' interests carefully.
Forms
- mind
- minds
- minded
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'minding' frequently implies active responsibility or supervision, especially regarding persons or property, and is commonly encountered in trust, custody, and agency law.
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