Plumes
/pluːmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Feather-like shapes or designs often referenced in heraldry or symbolic law contexts.
The coat of arms featured three plumes as a symbol of honor.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'plumes' often appear metaphorically or in heraldic descriptions rather than substantive legal doctrines.
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