Satires
/ˈsætɪərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of satire, referring to literary works that use humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize vice or folly, sometimes employed in legal and political commentary.
The legal scholar examined several satires that commented on judicial corruption.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, satires may intersect with issues of defamation and First Amendment protections, particularly when critiquing public officials.
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