Precarious
/prɪˈkɛərɪəs/
Definitions
- (adj.) Dependent on uncertain premises; involving a risk of loss or injury, especially in legal rights or status.
The tenant's hold on the property was precarious due to pending litigation.
- (adj.) Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse, often describing legal agreements or positions vulnerable to challenge.
The contract was deemed precarious because key terms were ambiguous.
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Use 'precarious' to describe legally uncertain or unstable statuses, rights, or conditions, often signaling potential for dispute or loss.
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