Falsity
/ˈfɔːlsɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being false, especially in a legal context where a statement or representation is untrue or misleading.
The plaintiff proved the falsity of the defendant's claim during the trial.
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Falsity often appears in defamation and fraud cases to establish the untruth of a statement; clarity in specifying the nature of falsity is crucial in pleadings and evidentiary requirements.
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