Artificiality
/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃiˈælɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being artificial, especially regarding something fabricated or contrived rather than natural, often relevant in assessing authenticity or genuineness in legal contexts.
The court examined the artificiality of the contract terms to determine if they were designed to evade legal obligations.
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In legal drafting, highlighting artificiality can be crucial when distinguishing genuine agreements from sham arrangements designed to mislead or circumvent the law.
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