Reserving
/rɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of retaining a right, interest, or claim in a legal context for future assertion or use.
The parties are reserving their rights to negotiate further terms.
Forms
- reserve
- reserves
- reserved
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'reserving' often indicates a party's intentional preservation of rights or claims without waiving them; clarity is essential to avoid ambiguity.
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