Deprecating
/ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (pres. part.)) Expressing disapproval of, or arguing against the validity or appropriateness of something, often a law or practice.
The attorney was deprecating the outdated statute during her argument.
Forms
- deprecate
- deprecates
- deprecated
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'deprecating' often appears in arguments or opinions to signal disapproval or critique rather than formal action.
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