Opine
/ˈoʊ.paɪn/
Definitions
- (v.) To express an opinion, especially in legal contexts like affidavits or expert testimony.
The expert witness opined that the defendant was negligent.
Forms
- opines
- opined
- opining
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Commentary
Typically used in legal contexts to denote professional or expert expressions of opinion rather than casual statements.
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