Grasp
/ˈɡræsp/
Definitions
- (v.) To seize and hold firmly.
The defendant grasped the contract terms before signing.
- (v.) To understand or comprehend fully.
The witness struggled to grasp the legal implications of the testimony.
Forms
- grasps
- grasped
- grasping
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Commentary
In legal documents, 'grasp' often implies both physical control and mental comprehension; context determines usage.
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