Sympathetic
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
Definitions
- (adj.) Showing understanding or compassion towards another's legal situation or plight.
The court took a sympathetic view of the defendant's circumstances during sentencing.
- (adj.) Relating to sympathy strikes, where workers strike in support of others not directly involved in a dispute.
The union organized a sympathetic strike to support the employees at the neighboring plant.
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- sympathetic
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "sympathetic" often describes attitudes or actions reflecting understanding or supportive responses, especially in sentencing or labor disputes.
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