Serving
/ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) Delivery or presentation of legal documents to a party, notifying them of proceedings.
The serving of the summons was confirmed by the process server.
- (v.) Present participle of serve; to perform the act of delivering legal papers or fulfilling duties.
The attorney is serving the subpoena today.
Forms
- serves
- served
- serve
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Commentary
As a noun, 'serving' primarily refers to the act of delivering legal notice; as a verb form, it functions as the present participle of 'serve' and should be cross-referenced accordingly.
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