Obtain
/əbˈteɪn/
Definitions
- (v.) To get possession or acquire something, often through effort or legal means.
The plaintiff sought to obtain the contract documents during discovery.
Forms
- obtains
- obtained
- obtaining
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'obtain' often implies securing something through lawful or procedural actions.
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