Obliterating
/ˈɑblɪtəˌreɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (participle)) Form of obliterate; referring to the act of completely removing or destroying all traces of something, especially legal documents or records.
The contract included a clause obliterating previous agreements between the parties.
Forms
- obliterate
- obliterates
- obliterated
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Commentary
As a present participle, 'obliterating' usually functions adjectivally or verbally to describe ongoing or continuous action related to destruction or removal, commonly used in legal drafting to indicate nullification or erasure of rights, records, or obligations.
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