Flattery
/ˈflætəˌri/
Definitions
- (n.) Excessive or insincere praise used to influence or manipulate legally relevant behavior or decisions.
The contract was invalidated because it was procured through flattery, which amounted to undue influence.
Forms
- flattery
- flatteries
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Commentary
Flattery in legal contexts often overlaps with undue influence; recognizing insincere praise as a manipulative tool is key in claims of invalid consent.
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