Denned: meaning, definitions and examples

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denned

 

[ dɛnʌd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal terminology

The term 'denned' refers to the past tense of 'define' and is commonly used in legal or formal contexts. It indicates the act of specifying or stating the meaning of a term clearly and precisely. This can include formal definitions in legal documents, regulations, or technical manuals. When something is 'denned', it signifies that the term has been officially recognized and described.

Synonyms

described, explained, specified

Examples of usage

  • The law defined the responsibilities of the parties involved.
  • In the contract, 'parties' is defined as any individuals or organizations.
  • The term was clearly defined in the regulations.

Translations

Translations of the word "denned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 definido

🇮🇳 परिभाषित

🇩🇪 definiert

🇮🇩 didefinisikan

🇺🇦 визначений

🇵🇱 zdefiniowany

🇯🇵 定義された

🇫🇷 défini

🇪🇸 definido

🇹🇷 tanımlanmış

🇰🇷 정의된

🇸🇦 محدد

🇨🇿 definovaný

🇸🇰 definovaný

🇨🇳 定义的

🇸🇮 opredeljen

🇮🇸 skilgreind

🇰🇿 анықталған

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილი

🇦🇿 təyin edilmiş

🇲🇽 definido

Etymology

The word 'define' originated from the Latin word 'definire', which means 'to limit' or 'to determine'. This Latin term is derived from 'de-' which means 'down' and 'finire' which means 'to finish'. The transition of the term into the English language took place circa the 14th century, following the Norman Conquest, when many Latin-derived terms entered English vocabulary. 'Dened', as the past tense of define, started being used in the 15th century, correlating with the increased need for precise language in legal contexts and various academic disciplines. The practice of defining terms became crucial in law and literature, emphasizing clarity and mutual understanding in communication.