Overlooking
/ˌoʊvərˈlʊkɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of failing to notice or consider something relevant in a legal context, potentially leading to oversight or neglect of material facts or issues.
The court found that overlooking key evidence affected the trial's outcome.
- (adj.) Describing property or premises situated so as to have a view over an area, often used in real estate or property law.
The overlooking balcony provided a clear view of the neighborhood park.
Forms
- overlook
- overlooks
- overlooked
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarify whether 'overlooking' refers to neglect or physical vantage to avoid ambiguity.
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