Identifying
/aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of establishing the identity of a person or thing for legal purposes.
The process of identifying witnesses is crucial during the trial.
Forms
- identify
- identifies
- identified
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Commentary
'Identifying' is commonly used as the gerund form of 'identify' in legal contexts, particularly concerning evidence and procedural matters related to recognizing parties or items.
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