Criticized
/ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of criticize, meaning to express disapproval or find fault, often in legal analysis or judgement.
The contract was criticized for vague terms that could lead to disputes.
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As a past tense and past participle form, 'criticized' does not have a distinct legal definition apart from 'criticize'; refer to the base form for substantive meanings.
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