Genius
/ˈdʒiːniəs/
Definitions
- (n.) A person possessing exceptional intellectual or creative ability, sometimes relevant in legal contexts involving intellectual property or testamentary capacity.
The inventor was recognized as a legal genius in patent law for groundbreaking designs.
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- genius
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'genius' may appear in cases assessing intellectual contributions or mental capacity, emphasizing exceptional ability rather than common standards.
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