Moving
/ˈmuːvɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to the act of changing location or residence, especially under a contract or legal obligation.
The moving company was responsible for transporting the client's belongings safely.
- (n.) The act or process of changing place or residence, relevant in legal contexts such as contract terms and property law.
The lease stipulates penalties for late notice of moving.
- (v.) Present participle of move, indicating the action of changing place, position, or residence in a legal context.
She is moving her assets to another jurisdiction to mitigate tax liability.
Forms
- move
- moves
- moved
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Commentary
The term 'moving' commonly functions as a gerund or adjective in legal texts discussing change of residence or transfer of property; its base verb form 'move' contains the substantive definitions.
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