Legal Stratagem
/ˈliːɡəl ˈstrætədʒəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A deliberate legal tactic or maneuver designed to achieve an advantage within the boundaries of the law.
The attorney employed a legal stratagem to delay the trial and negotiate a favorable settlement.
Forms
- legal stratagem
- legal stratagems
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Commentary
Often distinguished from illegal actions, a legal stratagem exploits procedural rules or substantive law to benefit a party, requiring careful drafting to avoid ethical issues.
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