Infers
/ɪnˈfɜːrz/
Definitions
- (v.) Derives or concludes (a fact) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
The court infers intent from the circumstances surrounding the contract.
Forms
- infer
- inferring
- inferred
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal contexts to denote reasoning where direct proof is absent, emphasizing the importance of context in interpretation.
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