Releasing
/rɪˈliːsɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of release, referring to the act of formally relinquishing a right, claim, or possession.
The party is releasing all claims against the defendant upon settlement.
Forms
- release
- releases
- released
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Commentary
'Releasing' is generally the present participle form of 'release' used in continuous or progressive legal contexts; substantive definitions are under 'release.'
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