Catharsis
/kəˈθɑːrsɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions through legal testimony or argumentation.
The witness's testimony served as a catharsis, helping her to overcome trauma during the trial.
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- catharsis
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Commentary
Catharsis in legal contexts often relates to emotional release through the justice process, distinct from its literary or psychological meanings.
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