Sounding
/ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of measuring water depth or searching a body of water, often used in maritime law contexts for navigation and property delineation.
The surveyor conducted a sounding to determine the coastline boundaries.
- (n.) In contract or negotiation law, a preliminary exploration or inquiry into terms or intentions.
The parties engaged in a sounding before drafting the final agreement.
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- soundings
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'sounding' most commonly refers to maritime measurement but can also denote preliminary inquiries during negotiations.
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