Tries

/ˈtraɪz/

Definitions

  1. (v.) Third-person singular form of try, meaning to attempt or make an effort in a legal context.
    The court tries to ensure justice is served.

Forms

  • try
  • tried
  • trying

Commentary

As an inflectional form of 'try,' this term does not have an independent legal definition but is rather used in relation to the process of attempting or undertaking legal actions.

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