Ingenuity

/ɪnˈdʒɛnjuɪti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The quality of being cleverly inventive or resourceful, often applied in legal problem-solving or argumentation.
    The attorney's ingenuity led to an unexpected winning strategy in court.

Forms

  • ingenuity

Commentary

Ingenuity in legal contexts highlights inventive application of law or argument rather than mere novelty.

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