Seconds
/ˈsekəndz/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals who support or assist a duelist in a duel, often responsible for negotiation or verification of terms.
The seconds met before the duel to discuss the conditions.
- (n.) A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute, relevant in legal timing and deadlines.
The statute specifies a 30-second period for objections during the hearing.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'seconds' primarily appears as a plural noun relating to duel assistants or units of time; unlike its singular form, it rarely functions as a verb.
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