Argue
/ˈɑːrɡjuː/
Definitions
- (v.) To present reasons or evidence in support of or against something.
The lawyer argued that the evidence was inadmissible.
- (v.) To engage in a verbal disagreement or dispute.
They argued about the terms of the contract.
Forms
- argues
- argued
- arguing
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'argue' often implies systematic reasoning rather than mere disagreement.
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