Plotting
/ˈplɒtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of planning or scheming, especially in secret, often to commit a crime or unlawful act.
The defendants were accused of plotting to overthrow the government.
- (v.) Gerund or present participle of plot, meaning to secretly plan or conspire.
They are plotting to conceal assets from the court.
Forms
- plot
- plots
- plotted
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "plotting" typically implies secret or unlawful planning; clarity is needed to distinguish between innocent planning and criminal conspiracy.
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