Divining
/dɪˈvaɪ.nɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of seeking to discover hidden knowledge or future events, often through supernatural means, historically relevant in legal contexts concerning evidence admissibility or fraud.
The contract was voided due to reliance on divining methods for locating water.
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Commentary
'Divining' is primarily used as a gerund verb referring to seeking knowledge by supernatural means; in legal contexts, its relevance often arises in disputes over evidence or claims based on such practices.
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