Staked
/steɪkt/
Definitions
- (v. (past tense)) Past tense of stake, meaning to bet or risk something, especially money or property, on an uncertain outcome.
The parties staked a large sum on the outcome of the lawsuit.
- (adj.) Encumbered by or subject to a legal claim known as a 'stake,' often used in the context of property or interest rights.
The staked property was held as collateral until the debt was paid.
Forms
- stake
- staking
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Commentary
"Staked" is primarily the past tense and past participle of "stake" in legal contexts involving bets or property claims; a concise cross-reference to "stake" is recommended to avoid redundancy.
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