Plausibly
/ˈplɔː.zə.bli/
Definitions
- (adv.) In a manner that appears reasonably true or credible within a legal context.
The defendant plausibly argued that the evidence was insufficient for conviction.
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Commentary
Use cautiously in legal documents to avoid ambiguity; 'plausibly' often signals arguments that meet a threshold of reasonableness but not certainty.
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