Feigne
/feɪn/
Definitions
- (v.) To pretend or counterfeit, especially to deceive a court or legal party.
The witness feigned ignorance during the testimony to avoid self-incrimination.
Forms
- feigned
- feigning
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'feign' often refers to deliberately fabricated claims or conduct aimed at misleading others in judicial proceedings.
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