- an indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature.
- Law.
- a parenthetic explanation or specification in a pleading.
- (in an action for slander or libel) the explanation and elucidation of the words alleged to be defamatory.
- the word or expression thus explained.
- an indirect or subtle reference, esp one made maliciously or indicating criticism or disapproval; insinuation
- (in pleading) a word introducing an explanatory phrase, usually in parenthesis
- law (in an action for defamation)
- an explanation of the construction put upon words alleged to be defamatory where the defamatory meaning is not apparent
- the words thus explained
