Browse full definitions for every RH term in the Amicus glossary.
/ˈrɛtərɪk/
The lawyer's rhetoric convinced the jury of her client's innocence.
Scholars analyze legal rhetoric to understand courtroom dynamics.
In legal contexts, rhetoric emphasizes persuasive communication tailored to judicial audiences; drafters should distinguish rhetoric from bare legal reasoning.
/rəˈtɒrɪkəl/
The lawyer's rhetorical skills swayed the jury in favor of her client.
In legal contexts, 'rhetorical' often relates to the style or method of presenting arguments to influence judges, juries, or opposing counsel.
/ˌrɛtˈɒrɪkəl dɪˈvaɪs/
The lawyer employed a rhetorical device to appeal to the jury's sense of justice.
In legal contexts, rhetorical devices enhance argument effectiveness but should not substitute for logical reasoning.
/ˌrɛtəˈrɒrɪkəl ɪˈveɪʒən/
The lawyer's rhetorical evasion obscured the key facts in the courtroom.
Rhetorical evasion often arises in courtroom settings where clarity is critical; drafters and litigators should aim for precision to prevent ambiguity from undermining legal analysis.
/ˌrɛtərɪkəl ˈkwɛsʧən/
The lawyer used a rhetorical question to emphasize the injustice of the law.
In legal writing and argumentation, rhetorical questions are deployed to persuade or highlight issues, not to request information.
/ˈrɪðəm/
The rhythm of the courtroom proceedings was steady and methodical.
In legal contexts, rhythm often refers metaphorically to the regularity or pattern of procedural events, which can impact fairness and efficiency.
