Sounded
/ˈsaʊndɪd/
Definitions
- (v. (past tense)) Past tense of sound, meaning to emit or make a noise, or to measure depth by sending a sound wave, relevant in maritime law.
The vessel sounded the depth before anchoring.
- (adj.) Describing an argument or contract as valid, reliable, or legally sound.
The attorney provided a sounded opinion on the contract's enforceability.
Forms
- sound
- sounds
- sounding
Related terms
Commentary
As a verb, 'sounded' is the past tense of 'sound'; as an adjective, it denotes legal reliability or validity, often used to describe arguments or contracts.
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