Called
/kɔːld/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of call; to summon or request the presence of someone legally.
The court called the witness to testify.
- (adj.) Describing an entity formally designated or named in a legal context.
The called party failed to appear at the hearing.
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Commentary
Typically used as the past tense or adjective form of 'call' in legal contexts, often relating to summoning or designation.
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