Humored
/ˈhjuːmɚd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of humor, meaning to comply with or indulge someone's wishes or moods, often to avoid conflict or gain favor.
The party humored the witness to ensure cooperation during the testimony.
Forms
- humor
- humors
- humoring
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'humored' is rarely used as a substantive term but often appears as the past tense of 'humor,' typically indicating compliance or accommodation in negotiations or testimonies.
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