Yield
/ˈjiːld/
Definitions
- (v.) To give way to pressure, demands, or force.
The defendant yielded to the plaintiff's demands.
- (v.) To produce or provide (a result, return, or profit).
The investment yielded a high return.
- (n.) The amount produced or returned, such as profits or crops.
The bond's yield was quite attractive to investors.
Forms
- yields
- yielded
- yielding
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'yield' often implies voluntary surrender or producing results; clarify usage to avoid ambiguity.
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