Hastiest
/ˈheɪstiɪst/
Definitions
- (adj.) Doing something with the greatest speed and urgency, often implying insufficient deliberation in legal contexts.
The attorney made the hastiest decision to file the appeal before the deadline.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, describing actions as 'hastiest' often implies a caution against insufficient consideration, impacting duty of care assessments.
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