Impugning
/ɪmˈpjuːnɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of challenging or calling into question the validity, honesty, or integrity of a statement, evidence, or person in a legal context.
The attorney is impugning the credibility of the witness during cross-examination.
Forms
- impugn
- impugned
- impugns
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Commentary
'Impugning' is often used in litigation to question credibility or evidence; careful phrasing is advised to avoid defamation claims.
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