Conflating
/kənˈfleɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of merging or treating two or more distinct legal issues, concepts, or claims as identical or equivalent.
The court cautioned against conflating separate claims, as it could affect the outcome of the case.
Forms
- conflate
- conflated
- conflates
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Commentary
In legal drafting and analysis, avoid conflating distinct issues to prevent confusion and ensure precise argumentation.
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