10:15 Sep 28, 2010 |
English language (monolingual) [PRO] Law/Patents - Law: Taxation & Customs / indirect taxation | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
4 +1 | challenged |
| ||
4 | opposed |
|
Summary of reference entries provided | |||
---|---|---|---|
definition from Random House 1987 unabridged dictionary |
|
opposed Explanation: it means for something to be opposed, or to be called into question |
| |
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade) |
challenged Explanation: To impugn something is to challenge it, to call it into question. The way I understand it is that it is not quite the same as to oppose, though the difference can perhaps be subtle. You can impugn somebody's reputation by revealing or claiming that they have done something unworthy of that reputation. A judgement can be impugned by somebody making a statement about why they don't trust it, or why it was wrong, without them necessarily either being a party to the case or taking any legal action to oppose the judgement. |
| |
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade) |
2 hrs |
Reference: definition from Random House 1987 unabridged dictionary Reference information: Impugn: to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc); cast doubt upon synonyms: attack, asperse, malign, criticize, censure |
| |
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade) |
Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.
You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.