Exclamation
/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A sudden cry or remark expressing surprise, strong emotion, or pain.
She let out an exclamation of joy upon hearing the verdict.
Forms
- exclamations
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Commentary
In legal contexts, exclamations may be relevant as spontaneous utterances in witness testimony but typically bear no substantive legal weight.
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