Alarming

/əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Causing fear, concern, or anxiety due to the nature of a situation, often used to describe events or information with potential legal consequences.
    The sudden increase in data breaches is an alarming issue for privacy law firms.

Commentary

Typically used to describe facts or developments that raise legal or regulatory concerns, often prompting urgent response or review.

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