Render
/ˈrɛn.dər/
Definitions
- (v.) To provide or deliver a service, decision, or performance, especially in a legal or official context.
The court will render its judgment tomorrow.
- (v.) To officially present or submit a document or payment as required by law or contract.
The company must render an accounting of its assets to the trustee.
- (v.) To cause to become or make; to give or yield.
The contract rendered the previous agreement void.
Forms
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- rendered
- rendering
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specify what is being 'rendered' to avoid ambiguity between delivering a service, judgment, or payment.
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