Iconoclastic

/ˌaɪ.kəˈnɒl.əˌklæs.tɪk/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Pertaining to the rejection or destruction of established symbols, beliefs, or traditions within legal or institutional contexts.
    The judge's iconoclastic ruling challenged long-standing precedents in property law.

Forms

  • iconoclastic

Commentary

Often used metaphorically in law to describe unorthodox or radical approaches that break with tradition or established legal norms.

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