engrossment

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Alternative forms

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

From engross +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

[edit]
  • IPA(key): /ɛnˈɡɹəʊsmənt/

Noun

[edit]

engrossment (countable and uncountable, plural engrossments)

  1. (uncountable) The state of being engrossed; concentration or preoccupation.
  2. (countable, law) The fact or instance of preparing the final draft legal document for execution or completion.
  3. (countable, law, informal) Such document that has not yet been executed or completed.