participate

Participate, in the legal context, means to take part in something of legal consequence such as claims , business dealings, and class actions. Participation can be used without an inherent special legal meaning, such as participating in a business transaction. However, to participate in matters like settlements , class actions , or tender offers comes with legal consequences. For example, when someone participates in a settlement, they likely will lose their ability to bring an individual claim against the defendant .

[Last reviewed in October of 2023 by the Wex Definitions Team ]

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