Interrupting
/ɪnˈtʌrəptɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of temporarily stopping or hindering a legal proceeding, communication, or process.
The lawyer objected to the witness interrupting the questioning during the deposition.
Forms
- interrupt
- interrupts
- interrupted
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'interrupting' often refers to procedural actions that pause or delay court proceedings or testimony.
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