Grasping
/ˈɡræspɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of seizing or taking hold of something, often used in the context of property or rights.
The suspect was charged with grasping the victim's handbag without permission.
Forms
- grasp
- grasps
- grasped
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'grasping' often implies the physical or metaphorical act of taking control or possession, which may have implications in property or criminal law.
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