Canted
/ˈkæntɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Slanted or tilted, often referring to documents or structures, implying a deviation from a standard horizontal or vertical position.
The legal contract contained a canted clause that was open to interpretation.
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In legal drafting, describing a provision as 'canted' can metaphorically suggest bias or deviation from a neutral stance.
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