Affected
/əˈfɛktɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Legally impacted or influenced by a law, ruling, or legal proceeding.
The affected parties must be notified of the lawsuit.
- (adj.) Feels or shows an artificial or insincere manner, especially in testimony or behavior.
The witness's affected tone undermined her credibility.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'affected' primarily describes a party or entity subject to legal consequences; avoid confusion with its colloquial meaning of artificiality.
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