give against
C1 formal inseparable transitive
In simple words
When a judge decides that someone loses the case.
Meanings
1 C1 formal
To deliver a legal verdict or judgment that is unfavorable to someone.
"The court gave against the defendant on all three counts."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily found in legal contexts and older texts. Rarely used in modern spoken English. Modern legal language prefers 'rule against' or 'find against.' ESL learners may encounter this in historical legal documents.
Commonly used with
judgment verdict decision ruling defendant claimant
Forms
Base
give against
I/you/we/they
3rd person
gives against
he/she/it
Past simple
gave against
yesterday
Past participle
given against
have + pp
-ing form
giving against
continuous
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