simple past and past participle of fix
What is fixed?
(Adjective) Attached; affixed.
• Unable to move; unmovable.
• Unable to change or vary.
• Unlikely to change; stable.
• Chemically stable.
• Supplied with what one needs.
• Recorded on a permanent medium.
• Surgically rendered sterile (e.g. spayed, neutered, or castrated).
• Rigged; fraudulently prearranged.
• Resolved; corrected.
• Repaired.
• Being one of the signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius, associated with stability, permanence, and preservation.
Why fixed matters
fixed appears in U.S. legal practice across multiple practice areas. Knowing what it means — and when it applies — can determine the outcome of motions, filings, and negotiations. For non-lawyers, the value of looking up a precise definition is that legal terms often carry meanings that differ from everyday usage; relying on the common meaning can lead to costly missteps.
How fixed works in practice
In practice, fixed is invoked when parties, judges, or attorneys need to identify the legal status of an issue, the rights of those involved, or the procedural step required next. The definition shown above is sourced from Wiktionary , which is widely cited in U.S. legal practice. Because U.S. law is jurisdictionally layered — federal, state, and sometimes local — the precise application of the term can vary by court, so check the controlling authority for your specific case.