Focused
/ˈfoʊkəst/
Definitions
- (adj.) Concentrated on a particular issue, subject, or objective within legal contexts.
The attorney maintained a focused approach during the case review.
- (adj.) Directed with intent or emphasis toward a specific audience or purpose in legal argumentation.
The focused argument persuaded the court to reconsider the evidence.
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Commentary
'Focused' is primarily an adjective used to describe intent or concentration; as a past participle of the verb 'focus', it is often employed to describe deliberate emphasis in legal writing or argumentation.
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