Pointed
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having a distinct or emphasized meaning or intent in legal context.
The contract included a pointed clause addressing liability explicitly.
- (adj.) Directed expressly at a particular subject or issue, often to clarify legal rights or obligations.
The lawyer made a pointed argument regarding the statute's applicability.
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'pointed' often describes language or arguments that are deliberately sharp or directed, enhancing clarity or persuasiveness in documents or discourse.
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