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Imputation

usgb/ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃn/Volume
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Legal Connotations

Imputation often involves legal scenarios and carries a serious tone of assigning blame or guilt.

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The lawyer's strategy relied heavily on the imputation of negligence towards the opposing party.
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Negative Implication

Using imputation suggests a negative attribution that may affect one's reputation.

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The imputation of dishonesty threatened his career.
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Needs Evidence

When implying imputation, it is often expected that evidence or justification will follow.

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The committee made an imputation of fraud, which they supported with extensive documentation.
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