Inefficiency
/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi/
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- (n.) The state or quality of being inefficient, especially in the administration or execution of legal duties or processes.
The court recognized inefficiency in the case management system as a cause of delay.
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In legal contexts, inefficiency often relates to procedural delays or failure to meet standards of due diligence, impacting case outcomes or client interests.
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