urge - Legal English Dictionary
Dictionary

urge

to advise or encourage someone very strongly about what they should do I urge you to reconsider your position

Phrase Bank

  • The judge urged the jury to reject comments by defence counsel.
  • He was strongly urged to settle the matter.
  • The chairman urged against the appointment.

Additional Notes

  • urge (noun) Some people believe all of humanity is born with a built-in urge to do bad things.