Opines
/ˈoʊ.paɪnz/
Definitions
- (v.) Expresses an opinion or belief on a matter, often in legal contexts such as expert testimony or judicial reasoning.
The expert witness opines that the defendant was not negligent.
Forms
- opine
- opined
- opining
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Commentary
Commonly used to denote the act of stating a professional or legal opinion, especially by experts or judges.
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