Aggressiveness
/əˈɡrɛsɪvnəs/
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- (n.) The quality or state of being aggressive, especially in legal disputes or negotiations, indicating assertiveness or hostility.
The lawyer's aggressiveness in court helped secure a favorable verdict for the client.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, aggressiveness often denotes a strategic posture rather than unlawful hostility.
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