Takes
/ˈteɪks/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present of take, commonly used in contexts such as 'takes possession' or 'takes action' in legal texts.
The officer takes custody of the evidence.
Forms
- take
- taking
- took
- taken
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Commentary
'Takes' is primarily a verb inflection; substantive legal definitions are under the base form 'take.'
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