Rhetorical
/rəˈtɒrɪkəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Pertaining to persuasive or effective language use, especially in legal arguments or discourse.
The lawyer's rhetorical skills swayed the jury in favor of her client.
Forms
- rhetorical
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'rhetorical' often relates to the style or method of presenting arguments to influence judges, juries, or opposing counsel.
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