Retired
/rɪˈtaɪərd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having withdrawn from active professional work, often with entitlement to a pension or benefits.
The retired judge continues to serve as a mediator in complex cases.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'retired' usually implies formal cessation of duties, often with ongoing benefits; clarity is needed to distinguish from resignation or dismissal.
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