Rear
/rɪər/
Definitions
- (n.) The back part of something, especially a building or vehicle.
The garden is located at the rear of the house.
- (v.) To raise or bring up, especially children or animals.
They decided to rear their children with strict discipline.
- (adj.) Situated at the back.
The rear entrance is for employees only.
Forms
- rears
- reared
- rearing
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'rear' often denotes a location relative to a property boundary; clarity in drafting avoids ambiguity between positional and caregiving meanings.
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