Grand
/ɡrænd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Impressive in size, appearance, or style; majestic.
The courthouse features a grand entrance with towering columns.
- (adj.) Of great importance or dignity; noble.
The grand jury heard all the evidence before indicting.
Forms
- grander
- grandest
Commentary
In legal contexts, "grand" often designates entities of formal authority or scale, such as a "grand jury." The term conveys impressiveness or solemnity as appropriate.
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