Legal Inconsistency
/ˈliːɡəl ɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A condition in which legal rules, decisions, or provisions conflict or are contradictory, leading to uncertainty or difficulty in application.
The court ruled that the statute exhibited legal inconsistency that needed legislative clarification.
Forms
- legal inconsistencies
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Commentary
Legal inconsistency often triggers interpretive challenges and may require harmonization through judicial interpretation or legislative amendment.
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