Take
/tāk/
Definitions
- (v.) To gain possession, control, or occupancy of something.
He decided to take the property by adverse possession.
- (v.) To receive or accept something offered or given.
She took the settlement offer without hesitation.
- (n.) An act or instance of capturing or acquiring something.
The take of evidence was crucial in the trial.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'take' often involves transferring possession or control and may relate to property, evidence, or legal rights; clarity in drafting helps avoid ambiguity between physical taking and legal acquisition.
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