Miss
/ˈmɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A title used before the name of an unmarried woman.
The letter was addressed to Miss Jane Doe.
- (v.) To fail to hit, reach, or catch something or someone.
The defendant missed the deadline for filing the appeal.
- (v.) To fail to attend or be present at an event or obligation.
The witness missed the court hearing.
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Commentary
As a legal term, 'miss' often occurs in procedural contexts (e.g., missing deadlines or hearings) and as a formal courtesy title; attention to context is important to distinguish its usage.
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