Emotionally
/ɪˈmoʊʃənəli/
Definitions
- (adv.) In a manner relating to feelings or affective responses, often influencing legal interpretations or considerations.
The witness was emotionally distressed during the testimony.
Forms
- emotional
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Commentary
Used primarily to describe the subjective affective state relevant to evidence or damages in cases involving emotional harm or mental suffering.
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