Yielding
/ˈjiːldɪŋ/
Definitions
- (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.
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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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