Ego
/ˈiːɡoʊ/
Definitions
- (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.
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'ego' often intersects with concepts of personal identity and agency rather than its psychological meaning.
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