Rending
/ˈrɛndɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of delivering or handing over something, often used in reference to surrendering possession or rights under a contract or legal duty.
The rending of the property to the new owner was completed after the final payment.
- (n.) A formal expression or interpretation of a court's judgment or legal opinion.
The court's rending clarified the applicable law in the dispute.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'rending' typically denotes the act of delivering or surrendering and should not be confused with its common English meaning of tearing apart.
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