impugned

10:15 Sep 28, 2010
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law: Taxation & Customs / indirect taxation
English term or phrase: impugned
This term is widely used in law related judgements
ch v raghavendra


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4 +1challenged
B D Finch
4opposed
Catharine Cellier-Smart
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definition from Random House 1987 unabridged dictionary
Stephanie Ezrol

  

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opposed


Explanation:
it means for something to be opposed, or to be called into question

Catharine Cellier-Smart
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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.

B D Finch
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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

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