Precariously
/prɪˈkɛəriəsli/
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- (adv.) In a manner that is uncertain, unstable, or dependent on chance, especially in legal status or conditions.
The tenant occupied the property precariously, without a formal lease agreement.
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Used to highlight instability or risk in legal contexts, often describing uncertain rights or obligations.
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