Esteemed
/ɪˈstiːmd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past participle of esteem; to regard with respect or admiration.
The court has always esteemed precedent highly.
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Commonly used as a formal adjective in legal writing to convey respect or recognition; also the past participle form of the verb 'esteem.'
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