Opts
/ˈɒpts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of opt, meaning to choose or decide in favor of something legally or formally.
The party opts to settle the dispute through arbitration rather than litigation.
Forms
- opt
- opted
- opting
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Commentary
Used primarily to indicate a formal selection or decision, often in contractual or procedural contexts.
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