Inconsistencies
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- (n.) Plural of inconsistency; instances where facts, statements, or documents contradict each other in a legal context.
The lawyer noted several inconsistencies in the witness's testimony.
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Typically used in plural form to highlight multiple contradictions within evidence or testimony.
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