Disdained
/dɪsˈdeɪnd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of disdain; to regard with contempt or scorn.
The court disdained the defendant's argument as lacking in merit.
Forms
- disdain
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Commentary
In legal writing, 'disdain' often describes a judge or party's attitude toward a claim or argument considered unworthy of respect.
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