Engrossed legislation refers to a version of a bill that has been revised and finalized after going through committee discussions and amendments in a legislative body, typically a state legislature or Congress. This format includes all the changes made to the original bill and is prepared for further consideration or a final vote. In some contexts, "engrossed" can also mean that the bill has been printed in its final form, ready for presentation to the other chamber or for the governor's approval.
In a legal context, "engrossed" refers to the process of preparing a final, official version of a document, particularly a contract or legislation, that incorporates all amendments and revisions. An engrossed document is typically typed or printed on a single sheet or set of sheets and is ready for execution or presentation. It signifies that the content is complete and accurately reflects the agreement or intent of the parties involved.
She was engrossed in the movie.
She was so engrossed in her book that she did not notice the time.
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Engrossed is the past tense and past participle of the verb engross. It can also be used as an adjective.
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"He was engrossed in the game, and was oblivious to us dancing the Boogaloo behind him." "She was so engrossed in her book, she never noticed that she missed her bus."
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It means involved in, as in "Engrossed in thought."
To be engrossed or held (the attention, for example)
He was engrossed in his work.