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Choate
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choate adj
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[back-formation from inchoate]
: being complete and superior to subsequent liens see also choate lien at lien compare inchoate
cho·ate·ness n
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.