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Definition of Aggrieving
1. aggrieve [v] - See also: aggrieve
Lexicographical Neighbors of Aggrieving
Literary usage of Aggrieving
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Rise of the Dutch Republic: A History by John Lothrop Motley (1898)
"... employ that personage in other places, where his talents would he more fruitful.
As to "aggrieving the Cardinal without cause," there was no question of ..."
2. Calendar of the Close Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office: Prepared by Great Britain Public Record Office, Great Britain Court of Chancery, H. C. Maxwell Lyte, William Henry Stevenson (1904)
"... had ordered the earl to desist from aggrieving the prior while the plea is
pending and to cause his ministers to desist ; wherefore the king has renewed ..."
3. A Few Specimens of the Ars Logica Copleiana, Or, Solicitor-General's Logic by Francis Maceroni (1820)
"In estimating this measure of reparation, you should, as appears to me, be guided
by three considerations : the aggrieving party, the party aggrieved, ..."
4. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN, Sidney Lee (1886)
"In November of the next year (1776) he seconded a motion for the revision of all
acts I aggrieving the colonies. On the rejection of j this motion he, ..."
5. The American Historical Review by American historical association (1904)
"... to lead you to infer that I would consent to put an honourable adversary, or
any adversary, to such an expense for the mere purpose of aggrieving him? ..."
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