Browse full definitions for every HY term in the Amicus glossary.
/ˈhaɪbrɪd ˈwɔːrˌfɛər/
The country's defense policy explicitly addresses threats posed by hybrid warfare.
In legal contexts, hybrid warfare raises complex questions about classification of combatants and applicable international humanitarian law regimes.
/ˌhaɪbrɪdaɪˈzeɪʃən/
The hybridization of common law and civil law elements created a unique legal system in the territory.
The patent application emphasized the hybridization of software and hardware components.
Hybridization often involves blending different legal traditions or rules, requiring clear delineation to avoid conflicts in application.
/ˈhaɪdrɔːlɪk frækˌtʃʊərɪŋ/
The company obtained a permit to conduct hydraulic fracturing in the region after an environmental review.
Legal discussions of hydraulic fracturing often focus on regulatory compliance, environmental impact, and property rights, reflecting its technical and legal complexity.
/ˌhaɪdrəˈkɑːrbən/
The regulation limits emissions of volatile hydrocarbons from industrial plants.
In legal contexts, hydrocarbons primarily appear in environmental, energy, and regulatory law concerning pollution control and resource extraction.
/ˌhaɪdrəˈɡræfɪk ˈbeɪsɪn/
The legal framework for water use within a hydrographic basin is essential to resolve disputes among stakeholders.
In legal contexts, 'hydrographic basin' designations help define jurisdictional boundaries for regulating water resources and enforcing environmental protections.
/ˌhaɪdrəˈlɑdʒɪkəl ˈjunɪt/
The court recognized the hydrological unit as a basis for determining water rights among landowners.
Commonly used in environmental and water law to define jurisdictional boundaries for managing water resources and resolving disputes.
/haɪˈpɜːrbəli/
The attorney's claim that the contract was 'the worst ever drafted' was clearly a hyperbole to stress its flaws.
While hyperbole is not a term unique to law, it is often employed in legal rhetoric to persuade or discredit, but must be used carefully to avoid misinterpretation as factual assertion.
/ˌhaɪpərˈbɒlɪk/
The attorney's hyperbolic claim was intended to persuade the jury but was not supported by evidence.
In legal contexts, hyperbolic statements are common in advocacy but must be distinguished from factual assertions to avoid misrepresentation.
/ˈhaɪpərlɪŋk/
The court examined whether embedding a hyperlink to infringing content constituted direct infringement.
The website hyperlinked to third-party content without permission, raising liability issues.
Be aware that hyperlinking can carry legal consequences depending on jurisdiction, especially regarding copyright and liability; drafting should clarify authorization and purpose of links.
/ˌhaɪpərˌtɛknɪˈkælɪti/
The judge warned against hypertechnicality that could obstruct the fair administration of justice.
Use with caution as hypertechnicality often carries a negative connotation implying obstructive or unnecessary complexity.
/ˈhaɪfən/
The contract clause was hyphenated for clarity between ‘non-compete’ and ‘non-solicitation.’
In legal drafting, the correct use of a hyphen clarifies compound modifiers and prevents ambiguity in statutory and contractual language.
/ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/
Proper hyphenation in the contract prevented misinterpretation of the clause.
Hyphenation in legal texts is crucial for maintaining precise meaning and avoiding ambiguity, especially in contracts and statutes.
/hɪˈpɒkrɪsi/
The lawyer accused the witness of hypocrisy for advocating honesty while lying under oath.
In legal writing, hypocrisy often pertains to contradictions between stated legal positions and actual conduct, especially impacting witness credibility and claims of good faith.
/ˌhaɪpəθɪˈkeɪʃən/
The company entered into hypothecation agreements to secure their bank loans.
Hypothecation differs from pledge in that possession remains with the debtor; clarity in drafting should specify possession rights.
/haɪˈpɒθɪsiːz/
The lawyer presented several hypotheses to challenge the plaintiff's claims.
In legal contexts, hypotheses often underpin arguments or interpretations but remain distinct from established fact.
/ˌhaɪˈpɒθəsɪs/
The lawyer formulated a hypothesis about the defendant's intent to support her argument.
In legal contexts, hypotheses often underpin theoretical frameworks or presumptions pending factual confirmation.
/haɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/
The court considered a hypothetical scenario to determine the potential outcome.
The lawyer posed a hypothetical question to examine the witness's credibility.
In legal writing, 'hypothetical' is often employed to explore possible outcomes or test legal principles without reliance on established facts.
/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkli/
Hypothetically, if the contract were breached, damages would be owed.
Used primarily in legal argumentation to explore outcomes based on assumed facts rather than established facts.
/hɪˈstɪəriə/
The defendant's claim of hysteria was examined to assess her mental state during the incident.
Historically regarded as a female-specific diagnosis, modern legal discourse approaches hysteria cautiously, focusing on its impact on legal responsibility rather than the diagnosis itself.
/hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/
The witness became hysterical while recounting the traumatic event in court.
In legal settings, describing a party or witness as "hysterical" may influence assessments of credibility or mental state; use precise clinical terms when possible.
