Pedantically
/ˌpɛdˈæntɪkli/
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- (adv.) In a manner that is overly concerned with formal rules or minor details, often in a legal context.
The lawyer argued pedantically, focusing on obscure procedural errors.
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Used to describe a style of legal argument or interpretation that rigidly adheres to details, which may sometimes obscure larger issues.
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