Ingratitude
/ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjud/
Definitions
- (n.) The failure or refusal to acknowledge or show appreciation for a benefit or favor received, potentially relevant in assessing motive or moral character in legal contexts.
The plaintiff's ingratitude was noted during the custody dispute, affecting the judge's perception.
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- ingratitude
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Commentary
In legal usage, ingratitude often appears indirectly, for example in cases involving trusts or contracts, where a beneficiary's lack of appreciation may influence equitable remedies.
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