Categorically
/ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkli/
Definitions
- (adv.) In a way that is unambiguously explicit or without exceptions, often used to express denial or refusal in legal statements.
The defendant categorically denied all allegations in the lawsuit.
Forms
- categorically
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Commentary
Often used in pleadings or declarations to emphasize absolute denial or assertion, avoiding ambiguity in legal communication.
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