Oscillating
/ˈɒsɪleɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Describing something that moves back and forth between two points or fluctuates between states, often figuratively used in legal contexts to describe inconsistent positions or decisions.
The court issued an oscillating ruling that left the parties uncertain about their rights.
Forms
- oscillate
- oscillated
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Commentary
Often used metaphorically in legal discourse to describe vacillating judicial opinions or contractual terms that lack stability.
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