Conflate
/kənˈfleɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To combine two or more ideas, texts, or sets of information into one, often inaccurately or misleadingly.
The editor conflated two different reports into a single article.
- (v.) In legal context, to treat or blend separate legal concepts or claims as one for analysis or adjudication.
The court conflated multiple charges to streamline the trial process.
Forms
- conflates
- conflated
- conflating
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Commentary
Use 'conflate' cautiously in legal drafting to avoid confusion between combining facts or claims and preserving their distinctness.
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