Pending
/ˈpɛn.dɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Awaiting decision or settlement; not yet resolved or completed in a legal context.
The court scheduled a hearing for the pending case next month.
- (prep.) Until something happens or a condition is fulfilled.
The contract remains effective pending approval from the regulatory agency.
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Commentary
'Pending' often implies a temporary legal status subject to future resolution; clear specification of the event or condition awaited is advisable in drafting.
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