Shades
/ʃeɪdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Physical coverings or structures designed to block or reduce light exposure, sometimes relevant in property law or building regulations.
The building’s exterior shades complied with local zoning laws to minimize glare.
- (n.) Legal metaphor referring to gradations or degrees of responsibility, liability, or interpretation in judicial reasoning.
The court recognized various shades of negligence in the defendant’s conduct.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'shades' may refer both to physical objects relevant to property/building law and metaphorically to nuanced degrees of legal concepts like liability or intent.
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