"I think spying did occur. But the question is whether it was predicated — adequately predicated," Barr testified. "I'm not suggesting it wasn't adequately predicated, but I need to explore that. I think it's my obligation. Congress is usually very concerned about intelligence agencies and law enforcement agencies staying in their proper lane."
What the hell is "predicated". Its become the word of the hour.
If an action or event is predicated on a belief or situation, it is based on it or depends on it; ... so Barr is saying SPYING is based on (predicated) on investigative proof to be determined - i.e. on going investigation.
In essence, BARR says he thinks there is proof of Trump the Candidate and Trump the President being SPIED on by the government agencies because there is evidence the agencies did not follow proper SURVEILLANCE procedures.
Any help on otherwise understanding the use/meaning of "predicated' would be appreciated.
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[–] docksofthebay [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Excellent, Ideologicidal!
Plain English does not seem to be a strong suit for BARR. His words were addressed to members of Congress, but they need to be understood by the average citizen to be effective.
These Hearings clearly have two audiences. The important audience is the voting public. BARR needs to make sure he is clearly understood if he is supporting POTUS efforts to educate the public as a lead in to taking judicial action on the Coup participants.