Monitors
/ˈmɒnɪtərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals appointed to supervise specific aspects of a legal process, such as compliance or ethical conduct.
The court appointed monitors to oversee the company's adherence to the settlement terms.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of monitor, meaning to observe or check compliance with legal or regulatory requirements.
The agency monitors the enforcement of environmental laws.
Forms
- monitor
- monitored
- monitoring
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'monitors' often refers to appointed persons tasked with ensuring compliance, distinct from the general verb meaning to observe.
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