Aggrieving: meaning, definitions and examples
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aggrieving
[ əˈɡriːvɪŋ ]
legal context
Aggrieving refers to the act of causing harm or injury to someone, particularly in a legal sense. It often relates to feelings of injustice or grievance when a person's rights are violated or when they suffer damages. In legal proceedings, an aggrieved party may seek remedies for the harm they have experienced. The term highlights the emotional and legal dimensions of feeling wronged. It is frequently used in discussions about lawsuits and claims.
Synonyms
injuring, maltreating, offending, wronging
Examples of usage
- The aggrieving party filed a lawsuit against the company.
- He expressed how the decision aggrieved him.
- The aggrieving circumstances led to a lengthy trial.
Translations
Translations of the word "aggrieving" in other languages:
🇵🇹 agravante
🇮🇳 पीड़ित करना
🇩🇪 verletzend
🇮🇩 merugikan
🇺🇦 обтяжуючий
🇵🇱 ujmujący
🇯🇵 苦しめる
🇫🇷 aggravant
🇪🇸 agravante
🇹🇷 zarar veren
🇰🇷 상처 주는
🇸🇦 مؤلم
🇨🇿 zhoršující
🇸🇰 zhoršujúci
🇨🇳 加重的
🇸🇮 poslabšajoč
🇮🇸 þrengjandi
🇰🇿 қиындататын
🇬🇪 გართულება
🇦🇿 çətinləşdirici
🇲🇽 agravante
Etymology
The word 'aggrieve' originates from the Old French term 'aggriever', which translates to 'to make heavy or to burden', derived from 'ag-...' which means 'to' and 'grieve', meaning to cause sorrow or distress. The term entered Middle English around the 14th century, carrying the meaning of causing grief or sorrow to another. Over time, its use evolved, particularly within legal terminology, where it retains the specific connotation of having one’s rights violated or feeling harmed in a legal context. By the 17th century, the concept of aggrieving someone became more formalized in legal discourse, emphasizing the emotional and legal impact on individuals who experience injustice. This legal usage has continued to the present day, making 'aggrieving' a key term in discussions of legal rights and remedies.