Marc Wakeham
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Well I asked you in reponse to your use of the word. I quote: "I think the point here is the deliberate intent to injure, allegedly saying for example she was going to "break her"." So your "guess" as to the meaning is pertinant.
Of course, once again, it is about context:
When I play a chess match I set out to "break" my opponant. In fact I set out the "kill" his king - it is what "checkmate" means!
When I played rugby as a prop I set out to "break" my opposing prop.
Am I setting out to maim them. Clearly not. I am pointing out words have differing meanings depending on context. Hopefully the courts will rise above tabloid crap.
Of course, once again, it is about context:
When I play a chess match I set out to "break" my opponant. In fact I set out the "kill" his king - it is what "checkmate" means!
When I played rugby as a prop I set out to "break" my opposing prop.
Am I setting out to maim them. Clearly not. I am pointing out words have differing meanings depending on context. Hopefully the courts will rise above tabloid crap.
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