pray in aid
The phrase "pray in aid" is an archaic term primarily used in legal contexts to describe seeking assistance or support for an argument or case.
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Definition
C2Legal
(formal, archaic)To request assistance or support from someone or something to strengthen a legal argument or case.
Example
- The lawyer decided to pray in aid the previous court ruling to support her argument.
- He prayed in aid the testimony of an expert witness to bolster his defense.
C2General
(formal, archaic)To invoke or cite something as justification for an argument or action.
Example
- In his speech, he prayed in aid historical precedents to validate his claims.
- She prayed in aid various scientific studies to support her proposal.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pray in aid":
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