Seeding
/ˈsiːdɪŋ/
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- (n.) The act of planting seeds, often used metaphorically in legal contexts to describe initiating processes or claims.
The seeding of evidence is crucial for establishing the foundation of the case.
- (v.) Gerund or present participle of seed, referring to the act of planting or initiating something.
Seeding documents into discovery materials requires careful review.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'seeding' often denotes initiating a process or introducing foundational elements and is rarely used outside metaphorical contexts.
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