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innuendo
in·nu·en·do I0153600 (ĭn′yo͞o-ĕn′dō)n. pl. in·nu·en·does 1. An indirect or subtle, usually derogatory implication in expression; an insinuation.2. Law A plaintiff's allegation explicating the defamatory meaning of the publication or utterance in a libel suit.
[From Latin innuendō, by hinting, ablative of innuendum, gerund of innuere, to nod to : in-, to, toward; see in-2 + -nuere, to nod.]innuendo (ˌɪnjʊˈɛndəʊ) n, pl -dos or -does1. an indirect or subtle reference, esp one made maliciously or indicating criticism or disapproval; insinuation2. (Law) law (in pleading) a word introducing an explanatory phrase, usually in parenthesis3. (Law) law (in an action for defamation)a. an explanation of the construction put upon words alleged to be defamatory where the defamatory meaning is not apparentb. the words thus explained[C17: from Latin, literally: by hinting, from innuendum, gerund of innuere to convey by a nod, from in-2 + nuere to nod]in•nu•en•do (ˌɪn yuˈɛn doʊ)
n., pl. -dos, -does. 1. an indirect intimation about a person or thing, esp. of a disparaging nature. 2. Law. a parenthetic explanation or specification in a pleading. [1555–65; < Latin: by nodding, abl. of innuendum, ger. of innuere to signal with a nod] innuendo - Latin for "by nodding at, pointing to," or "intimating," from in-, "toward," and nuere, "nod."See also related terms for pointed.innuendoSubtle or indirect implication, usually of something discreditable.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | innuendo - an indirect (and usually malicious) implicationinsinuationimplication - an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection |
innuendonoun insinuation, suggestion, hint, implication, whisper, overtone, intimation, imputation, aspersion The report was based on rumours and innuendo.innuendonounAn artful, indirect, often derogatory hint:insinuation.Translationsinsinuationallusioneinsinuazioneinsinuaçãoнамёкinnuendo
innuendo1. Law (in pleading) a word introducing an explanatory phrase, usually in parenthesis 2. Law in an action for defamationa. an explanation of the construction put upon words alleged to be defamatory where the defamatory meaning is not apparent b. the words thus explained innuendo
innuendon. from Latin innuere, "to nod toward." In law it means "an indirect hint." "Innuendo" is used in lawsuits for defamation (libel or slander), usually to show that the party suing was the person about whom the nasty statements were made or why the comments were defamatory. Example: "the former Mayor is a crook," and Joe Alabaster is the only living ex-Mayor, thus by innuendo Alabaster is the target of the statement; or "Joe Alabaster was paid $100,000 by the Hot Springs Water Company," when it was known that Hot Springs was bucking for a contract with the city. The innuendo is that Alabaster took a bribe. (See: defamation, libel, slander) INNUENDO, pleading. An averment which explains the defendant's meaning by reference to antecedent matter. Salk. 513; 1 Ld. Raym. 256; 12 Mod. 139; 1 Saund. 243. The innuendo is mostly used in actions for slander. An innuendo, as, "he the said plaintiff meaning," is only explanatory of some matter expressed; it serves to apply the slander to the precedent matter, but cannot add or enlarge, extend, or change the sense of the previous words, and the matter to which it alludes must always appear from the antecedent parts of the declaration or indictment. 1 Chit. Pl. 383; 3 Caines' Rep. 76; 7 Johns. R. 271; 5 Johns. R. 211; 8 Johns. R. 109; 8 N. H. Rep. 256.
3. It is necessary only when the intent may be mistaken, or when it cannot be collected from the libel or slander itself. Cowp. 679; 5 East, 463.
4. If the innuendo materially enlarge the sense of the words it will vitiate the declaration or indictment. 6 T. R. 691; 5 Binn. 218; 5 Johns. R. 220; 6 Johns. R. 83; 7 Johns. Rep. 271. But when the new matter stated in an innuendo is not necessary to support the action, it may be rejected as surplusage. 9 East, R. 95; 7 Johns. R. 272. Vide, generally, Stark. on Slan. 293; 1 Chit. Pl. 383; 3 Chit. Cr. Law, 873; Bac. Ab. Slander, R; 1 Saund. 243, n. 4; 4 Com. Dig. 712; 14 Vin. Ab. 442; Dane's Ab. Index, h. t.; 4 Co. 17. innuendoenUS
Synonyms for innuendonoun insinuationSynonyms- insinuation
- suggestion
- hint
- implication
- whisper
- overtone
- intimation
- imputation
- aspersion
Synonyms for innuendonoun an artful, indirect, often derogatory hintSynonymsSynonyms for innuendonoun an indirect (and usually malicious) implicationSynonymsRelated Words |