Piecemeal Change
/ˈpisˌmēl ˈchānj/
Definitions
- (n.) A change implemented gradually or in stages rather than all at once, often in legal or organizational contexts.
The legislature opted for piecemeal change to reform the complex tax code.
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Commentary
Piecemeal change often implies caution or practicality in modifying legal frameworks, suggesting that fragmented amendments may have unforeseen cumulative effects.
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