Assisted
/əˈsɪstɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Referring to support or aid given in legal procedures or enforcement, often implying involvement but not sole responsibility.
The defendant provided assisted testimony during the trial.
- (v.) Past tense of assist: to have provided help or support in a legal context.
The lawyer assisted the client in drafting the contract.
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Commentary
As a past tense verb, 'assisted' refers to the act of providing help; as an adjective, it qualifies actions or roles involving supportive participation rather than sole action.
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