Deserves
/dɪˈzɜːrvz/
Definitions
- (v.) To have a right or claim to something as a just or proper outcome.
The plaintiff deserves compensation for the damages incurred.
Forms
- deserve
- deserved
- deserving
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'deserves' often indicates a normative judgment about a party's rights or claims, which may influence equitable or remedial decisions.
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