Mutual

/ˈmjuː.tʃu.əl/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Held in common by two or more parties.
    They reached a mutual agreement to settle the dispute.
  2. (adj.) Done by each of two or more parties toward the other or others.
    There was mutual respect between the employer and employees.

Forms

  • mutually

Commentary

Often used in contracts to emphasize shared rights or obligations between parties.

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