Staring
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of stare, meaning to look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something, potentially relevant in assessing witness credibility or intent in legal contexts.
The witness was staring intently at the defendant during testimony.
Forms
- stare
- stares
- stared
See also
Commentary
As a gerund or present participle, 'staring' itself does not carry unique legal meaning but may be significant in evidentiary or behavioral assessments.
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