Scorning
/ˈskɔrnɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (ger.)) The act of expressing contempt or disdain, potentially relevant in defamation or character evidence contexts.
The witness was accused of scorning the defendant during testimony, which affected credibility assessments.
Forms
- scorn
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Commentary
As a gerund, 'scorning' typically functions as a verbal noun derived from the verb 'scorn'; its legal relevance usually pertains to context where expressions of contempt may impact proceedings.
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