Challenging
/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Presenting a lawful dispute or contesting the validity or terms of a legal matter.
The defendant filed a challenging motion against the court's ruling.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "challenging" often describes actions or motions contesting a decision rather than casual difficulty.
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