Stood
/stʊd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of stand, meaning to be in a specified position or state, especially in a legal context referring to a party's position or interest.
The defendant stood accused of negligence in the trial.
Forms
- stand
- stands
- standing
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Commentary
Used chiefly as the past tense and past participle of 'stand'; in legal texts, it often refers to a party’s status or position in a case.
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