Attribute
/ˈætrɪbjuːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A quality or characteristic belonging to someone or something.
Honesty is considered a valuable attribute in a witness.
- (v.) To ascribe a quality or feature to someone or something.
The court attributed the negligence to the defendant's failure to act.
Forms
- attributes
- attributed
- attributing
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Commentary
As a noun, 'attribute' refers to inherent qualities; as a verb, it commonly appears in legal contexts attributing actions or responsibility.
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