Helping
/ˈhelpɪŋ/
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- (n.) Assistance or aid provided, often contributing to a party's legal position or complying with procedural requirements.
The defendant's helping in the investigation was taken into account during sentencing.
- (v.) Present participle of help.
She is helping her client prepare the case.
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Commentary
Used both as a noun referring to assistance and as a verb form; in legal contexts, emphasis is on support affecting legal rights or duties.
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