Irrationally
/ɪˈræʃənəli/
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- (adv.) In a manner not based on or consistent with reason or logical judgment, often leading to unreasonable or arbitrary decisions in legal contexts.
The court ruled that the defendant acted irrationally, voiding the contract due to lack of sound judgment.
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Used to describe actions or decisions not grounded in reason, important in judicial review to assess whether decisions are legally sustainable.
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