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verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

In English law, to argue against the confirmation of a provisional order or judgment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: England, Wales

Topics: law

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3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 提供根據 /提供根据 (tígōng gēnjù) — argue against an order
  • Chinese Mandarin: 說明理由 /说明理由 (shuōmíng lǐyóu) — argue against an order
  • Finnish: esittää vastaväite — argue against an order