Bold
/ˈboʊld/
Definitions
- (adj.) Showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous, especially in legal advocacy or argument.
The attorney made a bold argument before the supreme court.
- (adj.) Written or printed in heavy type to emphasize text, such as in legal documents or citations.
The judge’s ruling was highlighted in bold type for clarity.
Forms
- bold
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'bold' often denotes emphasis in documents, while in litigation it can describe a confident or risky strategy.
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