Support
/səˈpɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) Assistance or backing provided to someone, especially in legal or financial contexts.
The defendant received financial support during the trial.
- (v.) To bear all or part of the weight of; to hold up or endure.
The statute supports the plaintiff’s claim.
- (v.) To give approval or encouragement to a cause or argument.
The lawyer supported the motion vehemently.
Forms
- supports
- supported
- supporting
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish between 'support' as financial aid and as factual or evidentiary backing to avoid ambiguity.
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