Moderated
/ˈmɒd.ə.reɪ.tɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Subject to regulation, control, or limitation, especially in legal procedures or negotiations.
The moderated discussion allowed all parties to present their arguments fairly.
- (v.) Past tense of moderate; to oversee, regulate, or control a process or debate within a legal or formal context.
The judge moderated the settlement talks to ensure compliance with court rules.
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As an adjective, 'moderated' often describes controlled legal processes; as a verb form, it refers to the act of controlling or overseeing, pertinent in legal dispute resolution contexts.
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