opening the biddingglossary / OPENING THE BIDDING opening the bidding. In a sheriff’s sale of real property, the unethical practice of setting aside the concluded sale to accept a better post-sale offer. — Also termed opening bidding. 词条贡献者 专业法律翻译郭敏,毕业于欧洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与复杂保险交易有关的法律文件。