Elevated
/ˈɛlɪveɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Raised or lifted to a higher position or level, often referring to property, structures, or status in a legal context.
The elevated land posed challenges for construction permits.
- (adj.) Enhanced in rank, status, or dignity, especially in legal or formal contexts.
The court granted the plaintiff elevated standing to sue.
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Commentary
Typically used adjectivally to describe a status or position that is legally or formally higher; context determines physical versus metaphorical elevation.
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