Rolling
/ˈroʊlɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Pertaining to continuous or repeated movement, often used to describe obligations or liabilities that recur or continue over time.
The company has rolling liabilities that must be accounted for each quarter.
- (n.) A procedural action in legal settings where records or accounts are kept on an ongoing basis, such as a rolling log of case activities.
The court clerk maintains a rolling of all motions filed during the trial.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'rolling' often describes obligations or procedures that continue over time rather than occurring once; it may also refer to continuous record-keeping.
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