Criticizing

/ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (v.) Present participle of criticize, referring to the act of expressing disapproval or assessing faults, often in legal argument or judicial opinions.
    The lawyer was criticizing the opposing counsel's interpretation of the contract.

Forms

  • criticizes
  • criticized

Commentary

In legal contexts, criticizing often appears in the analysis or evaluation of legal arguments, judicial decisions, or legislation; precise language helps distinguish between constructive critique and disparagement.

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