Double Down
/ˈdʌbəl daʊn/
Definitions
- (v.) To commit oneself more strongly to a legal position or strategy, often by increasing resources or efforts despite risks.
The plaintiff decided to double down on their litigation strategy after the initial ruling.
- (v.) In contract law, to reaffirm or increase one's obligations or investments in a binding agreement.
The company doubled down on its contractual commitments by extending the scope of work.
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Commentary
The term 'double down' is metaphorically borrowed from gambling but is used legally to describe intensifying a position or obligation despite potential risk; it implies increased commitment or resource allocation in legal contexts.
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