Assists
/əˈsɪsts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of assist, meaning to help or facilitate another in legal procedure or action.
The lawyer assists the defendant during the trial.
Forms
- assist
- assisted
- assisting
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Commentary
The term 'assists' typically functions as a verb form; substantive definitions are found under the base term 'assist.'
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