Manipulation
/ˌmænɪpjuˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of skillfully handling, controlling, or influencing something, often to achieve a desired legal effect, sometimes implying deceptive or improper conduct.
The contract's terms were subject to manipulation by the parties to avoid regulatory scrutiny.
Forms
- manipulation
- manipulations
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarify whether manipulation implies illegality or merely general control to avoid ambiguity.
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