Redeeming
/rɪˈdiːmɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having the quality of offsetting faults or improving a negative aspect, especially in equitable considerations or character assessments.
The defendant's redeeming actions influenced the judge's leniency.
- (v. (participle)) Present participle of redeem: to fulfill or discharge an obligation, such as repaying a debt or buying back property.
The debtor is redeeming the mortgage before the deadline.
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Typically used adjectivally to describe mitigating features or as the present participle of the verb redeem in legal contexts related to obligations or equity.
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