Releases
/ˈriː.lisɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Documents or agreements whereby one party relinquishes a claim, right, or interest, often to avoid litigation or settle a dispute.
The plaintiff signed the releases to dismiss all claims against the defendant.
- (v.) Third-person singular present form of release, meaning to set free or relinquish legally or contractually.
She releases all rights to the property upon signing the agreement.
Forms
- release
- released
- releasing
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Commentary
As a noun, 'releases' commonly refer to multiple legal documents that discharge claims or liabilities; as a verb form, it is simply the present third-person of 'release' without distinct definition.
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