Jest
/dʒɛst/
Definitions
- (n.) A humorous or ironic remark, not intended as legally binding or serious.
The lawyer's jest during the trial lightened the mood but had no bearing on the case.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, a jest is considered non-serious and thus typically irrelevant to substantive legal claims.
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