Assisting
/əˈsɪstɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of assist, meaning to help or aid in a legal context.
The attorney was assisting the client during the deposition.
Forms
- assist
- assisted
- assists
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Commentary
Legal use of 'assisting' typically describes the act of providing help or support, often relevant in contexts involving aid to parties or in criminal law where assisting may imply aiding in the commission of a crime.
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