Impression
/ɪmˈprɛʃ.ən/
Definitions
- (n.) The effect or influence that something or someone leaves on the mind or feelings.
The lawyer left a strong impression on the jury.
- (n.) An imitative representation or print made by pressing or stamping.
The seal made an impression on the document.
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- impressions
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Commentary
Often used in legal drafting to describe the subjective effect of evidence or persuasion; be precise when distinguishing from physical marks or prints.
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