Urge
/ɜrdʒ/
Definitions
- (v.) To strongly encourage or persuade someone to take a particular action.
The lawyer urged the client to accept the settlement offer.
- (n.) A strong desire or impulse to act.
He felt an urgent urge to speak the truth in court.
Forms
- urges
- urged
- urging
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'urge' is typically used to convey strong recommendation without imposing obligation.
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