Orthogonally
/ˌɔrθəˈɡɒnəli/
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- (adv.) In a manner relating to or involving right angles or perpendicularity; metaphorically, referring to independence or lack of interference in legal contexts.
The court ruled that the two regulatory frameworks operate orthogonally, without overlapping jurisdiction.
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Commentary
Used metaphorically in legal contexts to denote concepts or rules that operate independently without interference.
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