Attempting
/əˈtɛmptɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) Engaging in the act of trying to commit a criminal offense without completing it.
The defendant was charged with attempting to commit burglary.
Forms
- attempt
- attempted
- attempts
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Commentary
'Attempting' is primarily a gerund form used in criminal law contexts to describe the act of trying to commit a crime, emphasizing incomplete but purposeful action.
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