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A quick definition of stake:
Term: STAKE
Definition: A stake is something that two or more people give to a third person to hold onto until they can figure out who it belongs to. It's like when you and your friend both want the same toy, so you give it to your mom to hold onto until you can decide who gets to play with it.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Something, such as property or money, that is held by a third party until a dispute is resolved between two or more parties.
Example: Two people are arguing over who owns a valuable painting. They both agree to deposit the painting with a trusted friend until the matter is settled. The painting is the stake in this dispute.
Explanation: In this example, the painting is the subject of the dispute and is held by a third party until the disagreement is resolved. This is a common practice in legal disputes where both parties agree to deposit something of value with a neutral third party until the matter is settled.