Egregiousness
/ɪˈɡriːdʒəsnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being shockingly bad or flagrantly wrong, especially in legal contexts such as egregious misconduct or error.
The court noted the defendant’s egregiousness in violating the terms of the injunction.
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- egregiousness
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Commentary
Use sparingly in legal drafting to emphasize severity or blatant wrongdoing; often employed in describing violations or errors warranting special censure.
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