Yielding

/ˈjiːldɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Describing an act or behavior of conceding a legal right, priority, or possession, often in traffic or contract contexts.
    The driver was yielding the right of way to pedestrians at the crosswalk.

Commentary

In legal drafting, 'yielding' typically appears adjectivally or as a gerund form related to conceding rights or priority; it is essential to clarify context to avoid ambiguity.

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