Suggested
/səˈdʒɛstɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Implied or indicated as a recommendation or course of action within a legal context.
The judge considered the suggested remedy during the hearing.
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of suggest, meaning to propose an idea or legal argument.
The attorney suggested a settlement to avoid trial.
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Commentary
'Suggested' is primarily an adjective or the past tense of 'suggest'; in legal drafting, use the base form 'suggest' for clarity and consistency.
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