Relieve
/rɪˈliːv/
Definitions
- (v.) To free a party from a duty, obligation, or liability, often by court order or legal act.
The court may relieve a party from performance of a contract under certain conditions.
- (v.) To provide remedies or assistance that diminishes a legal burden or hardship.
The plaintiff seeks to be relieved of the damages imposed by the contract.
- (v.) To grant a motion that annuls or reverses a prior decision or effect.
The defendant moved to relieve a judgment due to newly discovered evidence.
Forms
- relieves
- relieved
- relieving
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'relieve' often refers to the act of removing obligations or liabilities by judicial or contractual means; clarity on the context is essential to distinguish relief from remedies or exemptions.
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