Staying
/ˈsteɪɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order temporarily halting a judicial proceeding or the enforcement of a judgment.
The defendant requested a staying of the execution pending appeal.
- (v.) Present participle of stay, meaning to suspend or delay legal proceedings or enforcement.
The lawyer is staying the case until new evidence is reviewed.
Forms
- stay
- stays
- stayed
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Commentary
The term 'staying' primarily refers to the act or effect of a stay in legal contexts, often used in court orders to pause proceedings or enforcement temporarily.
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