Hyperbolic
/ˌhaɪpərˈbɒlɪk/
Definitions
- (adj.) Exaggerated or overstated in a manner that is not intended to be taken literally, often used in legal argumentation or rhetoric to emphasize a point.
The attorney's hyperbolic claim was intended to persuade the jury but was not supported by evidence.
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- hyperbolic
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Commentary
In legal contexts, hyperbolic statements are common in advocacy but must be distinguished from factual assertions to avoid misrepresentation.
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