Offended
/əˈfɛndɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Feeling hurt or upset due to a perceived insult or violation of rights.
The plaintiff felt offended by the defamatory statement made against her.
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Commentary
Typically used adjectivally to describe a party's emotional reaction to legal wrongdoing or insult; not a technical legal term but relevant in tort and defamation contexts.
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