Could anyone tell me what 'top-wide' means in reference to this sentence:
"Provocation has become top-wide in its application and is in need of reform"
Referring to provocation as a defence for murder.
2007-12-13 06:55:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
It is very frequent and happens to be the most frequent.
In the particular statement it is saying that provocation is the most often used defense of murder and the way that provocation is allowed to be used in trial needs to be reformed.
2007-12-13 06:59:20 · answer #1 · answered by Yun 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard it, or of it - so it's not your vocabulary.
At a rough quess - another unwanted import from Uncle Sam
2007-12-13 07:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by John W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is nothing wrong with your vocabulary - this sentence is not English!
2007-12-13 07:00:19 · answer #3 · answered by newstarter 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋