Structured
/ˈstrʌk.tʃərd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Organized or arranged according to a definite plan or system, often relating to documents, agreements, or financial products.
The attorney drafted a structured settlement agreement to resolve the dispute.
- (adj.) Relating to a financial arrangement involving multiple components, such as structured finance or structured products.
Structured finance deals are common in complex corporate transactions.
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Commentary
Use 'structured' to describe legal and financial arrangements with deliberate organization; clarify the context since it spans legal drafting and financial law.
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