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Simple English definitions for legal terms

ingross

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A quick definition of ingross:

Term: INGROSS

Definition: Ingross means to write a legal document, like a deed, in big letters. It used to be a popular way of writing in the past. It can also mean to make a copy of a legal document before it is signed or to buy a lot of something to control the price. Ingross can also mean to fully occupy or absorb something.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Ingross is an old spelling of the word engross, which means:

  1. To handwrite a document, especially a deed, in a style characterized by large letters. This method of writing was derived from ancient court hand and was also used in transcribing wills well into the 19th century.
  2. To prepare a copy of a legal document, such as a deed, for execution.
  3. To prepare a copy of a bill or mandate before a final legislative vote.
  4. To buy large quantities of a stock or commodity in an effort to corner the market and control the price.
  5. To absorb or fully occupy.

Example: John engrossed the deed to his new house in large letters to make it look more official.

Explanation: In this example, John is handwriting the deed to his new house in a style characterized by large letters, which is one of the meanings of engross.

Example: The lawyer engrossed a copy of the will for the executor to sign.

Explanation: In this example, the lawyer is preparing a copy of the will for execution, which is another meaning of engross.

Example: The senator asked for a copy of the bill to be engrossed before the final vote.

Explanation: In this example, the senator is requesting a copy of the bill to be prepared before the final legislative vote, which is another meaning of engross.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] baddestbunny
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I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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I gtg to bed soon.
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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
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