Borderline
/ˈbɔːrdərˌlaɪn/
Definitions
- (adj.) Describing something that is on or near a dividing line, often referring to legal qualifications or standards that are ambiguous or not clearly within one category.
The case presented a borderline issue regarding jurisdictional authority.
- (n.) A status or condition that is ambiguous or nearly meeting a legal threshold but not definitively so.
The claim was accepted, but only on borderline grounds.
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Commentary
Often used to describe unclear or ambiguous legal situations near established legal boundaries or thresholds; drafters should clarify the precise legal status to avoid confusion.
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