Esteems
/ɪˈstiːmz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of esteem, meaning to regard with respect or admiration.
The court esteems the precedent highly in its reasoning.
Forms
- esteem
- esteemed
- esteeming
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Commentary
Used mainly in legal contexts to express regard or value attributed to principles, persons, or precedents.
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