Arguing
/ˈɑːrɡjuɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of argue, referring to the act of presenting reasons or evidence in a legal context to support or oppose a position.
The attorney is arguing the merits of the case before the court.
Forms
- argue
- argues
- argued
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Commentary
As a gerund or present participle, 'arguing' functions as a verbal form related to 'argue'; legal entries typically define the base form only.
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