Mutual
/ˈmjuː.tʃu.əl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Held in common by two or more parties.
They reached a mutual agreement to settle the dispute.
- (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
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Commentary
Often used in contracts to emphasize shared rights or obligations between parties.
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