Pettier
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- (adj.) Comparative form of petty, describing something of lesser importance or trivial in a legal context.
The court considered the claim pettier than the main issues involved.
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Used comparatively to describe matters of minor legal significance; often relevant in case prioritization or in distinguishing between levels of offenses.
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