Accents
/ˈæk.sɛnts/
Definitions
- (n.) Distinctive marks or emphases in speech or writing that may influence interpretation of legal texts or documents.
The judge noted the defendant's accents in testimonial intonation during cross-examination.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, accents may affect the understanding of oral testimony or the reading of texts, impacting interpretation or meaning in litigation or statutory analysis.
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