Verbal Noun
/ˈvɜːrbəl ˈnaʊn/
Definitions
- (n.) A noun form derived from a verb that expresses an action or state but functions grammatically as a noun.
In legal writing, the verbal noun 'testimony' refers to the act of giving evidence.
Forms
- verbal nouns
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Commentary
Verbal nouns, distinct from gerunds, name actions as entities and are often used in legal documents to discuss rights or obligations abstractly.
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