Business Contracts And Agreements

verb to bear witness to; certify; declare to be correct, true, or genuine

• The authenticity of the document was attested by multiple witnesses.
• I can attest that the party was a lot of fun.
• I swear on my life, I attested to seeing the ghost in that old house.
• His dedication to his work attested to his strong work ethic.

verb to make something longer or larger, to stretch out or spread out

• The company decided to extend the deadline for the project submission.
• I asked my boss if he could extend my vacation days.
• I need to extend my curfew tonight so I can stay out later.
• Her kindness seemed to extend to everyone she met.

noun an extra telephone connected to the main line

• The deadline for filing the tax extension is quickly approaching.
• I need to ask for an extension on my assignment because I didn't finish it on time.
• I'm gonna need a time extension for this project, I'm way behind.
• The company decided to open an extension in a new market to increase their reach.

noun a device for securing a door, gate, lid, or container

verb to secure or fasten with a lock

adverb in a way that is securely fastened or sealed

preposition used to indicate the action of securing or fastening something in place

• It is important to lock in your interest rate when applying for a mortgage.
• Make sure you lock in your spot for the concert before it sells out.
• I'm going to lock in some plans for this weekend with my friends.
• Once you make a decision, it's important to lock in your mindset and stay focused on your goal.

verb to put an end to; suppress; quell

• The judge decided to quash the subpoena due to lack of evidence.
• I heard they were trying to quash the rumors about the company going bankrupt.
• I can't believe she tried to quash our plans for the weekend.
• His determination to succeed was strong enough to quash any doubts in his mind.

noun the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid

• The ratification of the treaty was a crucial step in solidifying diplomatic relations between the two countries.
• The ratification of the new law means it's officially in effect now.
• They finally got around to ratifying the decision after much debate.
• The public's overwhelming support can be seen as the ratification of the celebrity's actions.

noun the state of being made new, fresh, or strong again

• The company is undergoing a period of renewal to improve efficiency and productivity.
• I'm thinking of a renewal of my gym membership to get back in shape.
• I need a total renewal of my wardrobe, everything is so outdated.
• The change of seasons brings a sense of renewal and fresh beginnings.

noun a denial of the truth or validity of something

• The company issued a formal repudiation of the allegations made against its CEO.
• She quickly made a strong repudiation of the false rumors spreading about her.
• I heard his repudiation of the party was epic!
• His actions were a clear repudiation of the values he once claimed to hold dear.

noun a legal document that explains how a person wants their property and possessions to be distributed after their death

verb expressing the future tense

• The company will conduct a thorough investigation before making any decisions.
• I will meet you at the coffee shop at 3 pm.
• I will hit you up later to hang out.
• Time will tell if their relationship will last.

noun A person to whom personal property is delivered in trust.

• The bailee is responsible for taking care of the goods entrusted to them by the bailor.
• As the bailee, make sure you keep track of all the items you borrowed.
• Yo, did you hear about the bailee who lost all the stuff they were supposed to look after?
• She felt like a bailee of emotions, holding onto feelings that were not her own.

noun a person who accepts or agrees to something

• It is important for a company to have a clear policy on what kind of payments they will accepter.
• I don't think she will accepter the offer unless they increase the salary.
• I can't believe he actually acceptered the dare to jump off the bridge!
• Sometimes we have to learn to accepter the things we cannot change.

adverb refers to an action that is subject to further consideration or approval

preposition used before a noun to indicate that something is being referred to for further consideration or approval

• The decision on the proposal is ad referendum until the next board meeting.
• We can't finalize the plan yet, it's ad referendum for now.
• Let's hold off on that, it's ad referendum until further notice.
• The project's success is ad referendum on the team's ability to collaborate effectively.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The company found itself afoul of the law due to their unethical business practices.
• He always seems to be afoul of his boss's rules.
• Don't get afoul of the bouncer at the club, he's known to be strict.
• She was constantly afoul of her own emotions, never able to find peace within herself.