Replying
/rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of reply, meaning to respond or answer, especially in legal communications or proceedings.
The defendant is replying to the plaintiff's allegations.
Forms
- reply
- replied
- replies
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Commentary
As a gerund or present participle, 'replying' functions as a verbal form derived from the base verb 'reply'; substantive legal definitions and usage reside under 'reply.'
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