Militate: meaning, definitions and examples
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militate
[ ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt ]
legal context
To militate means to have a substantial effect or to influence a situation or outcome. This term is often used in legal and formal contexts to describe how certain factors work against or support a particular decision or condition. For example, when considering a court case, various elements may militate for or against a specific ruling based on facts or legal precedents.
Synonyms
affect, contradict, influence.
Examples of usage
- The evidence militates against his innocence.
- Factors that militate in favor of a settlement include both party interests.
- Several conditions militate against a quick resolution.
Translations
Translations of the word "militate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 militar
🇮🇳 संग्राम करना
🇩🇪 militieren
🇮🇩 berjuang
🇺🇦 війювати
🇵🇱 walczyć
🇯🇵 戦う
🇫🇷 militer
🇪🇸 militar
🇹🇷 savaşmak
🇰🇷 싸우다
🇸🇦 يقاتل
🇨🇿 bojovat
🇸🇰 bojovať
🇨🇳 作战
🇸🇮 boriti se
🇮🇸 berjast
🇰🇿 соғыс жүргізу
🇬🇪 მონაწილეობა
🇦🇿 mübarizə aparmaq
🇲🇽 luchar
Etymology
The word 'militate' originates from the Latin term 'militare', meaning 'to serve as a soldier'. This has evolved through various forms in Middle English and early modern English. Its initial usage was linked to military service, where the influences of different factors were often discussed in terms of warfare and strategy. Over time, militate began to be employed more broadly in legal and formal language to denote the influence of facts and circumstances in various contexts. Its transition signifies an expansion from strictly military implications to a broader application regarding causation and effect. The root concept remains centered on the idea of active influence, whether in combat, legality, or situational dynamics.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,924, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 22921 unaccounted
- 22922 inhumanity
- 22923 kink
- 22924 militate
- 22925 placard
- 22926 swerved
- 22927 irrationality
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