Destroying
/dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. pres. part.) Present participle of destroy, meaning causing the ruin or total damage of property or rights.
The defendant is accused of destroying public records.
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Commentary
As a present participle, 'destroying' is used to indicate ongoing or continuous action related to the verb 'destroy' in legal contexts, primarily concerning damage or ruin of property or evidentiary materials.
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