Substituted
/səbˈstɪtʃuːtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Replaced by another in a legal document or proceeding.
The substituted party assumed all obligations under the contract.
- (v.) Past tense of substitute, meaning to replace one party, term, or element with another in legal contexts.
The plaintiff substituted the defendant after discovering new information.
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As a past tense verb and adjective, 'substituted' often relates to replacing parties or terms in contracts and legal documents; consult 'substitute' for full definitions.
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