Validating
/ˈvælɪdeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of validate, meaning to confirm the legality or acceptability of a document, contract, or process.
The lawyer is validating the contract to ensure it complies with all legal requirements.
Forms
- validate
- validated
- validates
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Commentary
Used primarily as a gerund or present participle form, validating denotes the action of confirming legal validity; for full definition, see 'validate'.
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