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Find against Meaning in English

expression

ˈfaɪnd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
FIND uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
fˈaɪnd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
FIND uh-GENST

Definición

To officially decide that someone is guilty or at fault, usually in a legal or formal setting.

Uso & Matices

Very formal, almost always used in legal or official settings. Commonly appears in passive constructions ('was found against'). Don't confuse with simply 'find', which means to discover. Not used outside judgments or rulings.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The court found against the company.

basic

If the judge finds against you, you will pay a fine.

basic

The jury found against him in the case.

basic

She was shocked when the judge found against her.

natural

Even though we had good evidence, the court still found against us.

natural

It was disappointing to hear that the panel found against my appeal.

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