Opting
/ˈɒptɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of opt, meaning to make a choice or select an option, especially in legal contexts such as agreements or contracts.
By opting out of the arbitration clause, the employee retained the right to sue in court.
Forms
- opt
- opts
- opted
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Commentary
'Opting' serves primarily as a gerund or present participle form of 'opt,' used frequently in legal drafting to indicate a party’s exercise of choice, such as opting in or opting out of a provision.
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