Challenged
/ˈtʃælɪndʒd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Acted upon by a legal contest or dispute, especially where the validity or authenticity is questioned.
The challenged evidence was excluded by the court due to lack of proper foundation.
- (v.) Past tense of challenge; to dispute the validity or legality of something.
She challenged the will in probate court.
Forms
- challenge (base form)
- challenging (present participle)
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Commentary
The adjective form 'challenged' is commonly used in legal contexts to describe evidence, claims, or actions whose validity is contested. As a past tense verb, it refers to having disputed or contested something legally.
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