Rebukes
/ˈrɛb.juːks/
Definitions
- (n.) A sharp criticism or reprimand, especially by a person in authority in a legal or official context.
The judge delivered stern rebukes to the attorney for misconduct.
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of rebuke.
The court rebukes parties who fail to comply with procedural rules.
Forms
- rebuke
- rebuking
- rebuked
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Commentary
As a plural noun, 'rebukes' refers to multiple instances of formal criticism; as a verb form, it is the third-person singular present tense of 'rebuke.' Legal usage often involves an official or procedural context.
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