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Determent: meaning, definitions and examples

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determent

 

[ dɪˈtɜr.mənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal context

A determent refers to something that prevents or hinders a decision, action, or occurrence. This term is often used in legal contexts to describe factors that will negatively influence the outcome of a case or situation. In some scenarios, determents may lead to delays or changes in regulations, ultimately affecting the rights and obligations of involved parties. The existence of a determent can sometimes be a point of contention in legal disputes.

Synonyms

hindrance, impediment, obstacle

Examples of usage

  • The determent of access to public records raised concerns.
  • Financial determents can influence the outcome of legal negotiations.
  • Emotional determents were discussed during the arbitration process.

Translations

Translations of the word "determent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 determinante

🇮🇳 निर्णायक

🇩🇪 bestimmend

🇮🇩 penentu

🇺🇦 визначення

🇵🇱 decydujący

🇯🇵 決定的

🇫🇷 déterminant

🇪🇸 determinante

🇹🇷 belirleyici

🇰🇷 결정적인

🇸🇦 محدد

🇨🇿 určující

🇸🇰 rozhodujúci

🇨🇳 决定性

🇸🇮 odločilen

🇮🇸 ákveðin

🇰🇿 анықтаушы

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილება

🇦🇿 müəyyənləşdirici

🇲🇽 determinante

Word origin

The word 'determent' is derived from the Latin term 'determinare,' which means 'to limit, end, or bound.' The prefix 'de-' suggests removal or reversal, and 'terminare' relates to setting boundaries or deciding limits. In legal and formal contexts, 'determent' came to signify factors that confine or restrict the resolution of issues. The term has evolved in usage to describe a variety of preventive measures in legal, financial, and social frameworks. While not as commonly used in general English, 'determent' holds significant weight in specific jargon, reflecting its specialized role in discussions about obstacles and limitations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,054, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.