Ingenious
/ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Definitions
- (adj.) Marked by cleverness, originality, and resourcefulness in legal reasoning or drafting.
The lawyer devised an ingenious argument to support her client's position.
Forms
- ingenious
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'ingenious' often highlights the creativity and originality applied to legal problem-solving rather than everyday cleverness.
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