Feigned
/fiːnd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Not genuine or real; simulated or pretended, often to deceive in legal contexts.
The defendant gave a feigned excuse to avoid testifying in court.
Forms
- feign
- feigns
- feigning
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'feigned' often denotes an act or appearance adopted to mislead, which can affect credibility or liability.
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