Ripples
/ˈrɪpəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Small waves on a surface; in law, used metaphorically to describe minor or indirect effects of a legal decision or action.
The court examined the ripples caused by the new ruling on related cases.
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In legal contexts, 'ripples' often metaphorically describe indirect or secondary consequences rather than physical waves.
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