Hasty Decision

/ˈhæsti dɪˈsɪʒən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A decision made quickly without careful thought, often leading to legal challenges due to lack of due diligence or consideration.
    The court ruled the contract void because it was based on a hasty decision without proper review.

Forms

  • hasty decisions

Commentary

In legal drafting, 'hasty decision' often signals a potential weakness or challenge in the validity of agreements or judgments due to hurried or insufficient analysis.

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