Ludicrously
/ˈluːdɪkrəsli/
Definitions
- (adv.) In a manner so absurd or unreasonable as to be laughable or deserving ridicule, especially in legal arguments or claims.
The court dismissed the defendant’s ludicrously exaggerated damages claim.
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to critique arguments or claims that lack substantive merit or are obviously untenable.
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