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Attempted
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attempted adj
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: characterized by an intent to commit and effort taken to commit a specified crime that fails or is prevented [ forgery]
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.