Accosting
/əˈkɒstɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (ger.)) Present participle of accost, meaning to approach and address someone boldly or aggressively, especially in a legal context involving harassment or confrontation.
The defendant was charged with accosting several pedestrians near the courthouse.
Forms
- accosting
- accost
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Commentary
'Accosting' is generally used as a gerund or present participle form referring to the act of accosting, often relevant in criminal or tort law contexts linked to unwanted or aggressive approaches.
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