Ego

/ˈiːɡoʊ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The self or individual as the conscious thinking subject, especially in legal contexts related to personality, identity, or agency.
    The court considered the defendant's ego in assessing intent.

Commentary

In legal usage, 'ego' often intersects with concepts of personal identity and agency rather than its psychological meaning.

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