Conflated
/kənˈfleɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (v. past tense) Past tense of conflate, meaning to combine or merge two or more distinct legal issues or arguments into one, which may sometimes cause confusion or imprecision in legal analysis.
The court conflated the two separate claims, resulting in a less clear judgment.
Forms
- conflate
- conflates
- conflating
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Commentary
In legal drafting, care should be taken when conflating issues to avoid blurring distinct claims or rights, which can lead to ambiguity or procedural complications.
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