weigh against

1.
UKUSWorldwideformalneutral
- To be considered as a factor that counts against something; to lessen the desirability or likelihood of a course of action or a conclusion.
- To serve as a disadvantage or adverse consideration when comparing alternatives.
2.
UKUSWorldwideformalneutrallegaljournalistic
- To compare or balance one factor, consideration, or weight against another in order to determine an overall judgment or outcome.
- To offset or counterbalance one element with another when assessing relative importance or effect.

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