Oblique
/əˈblik/
Definitions
- (adj.) Indirect or not straightforward in legal language or reasoning.
The contract contained oblique references to liability that required careful interpretation.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'oblique' often describes references or reasoning that is implied rather than explicit, requiring careful contextual analysis.
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