Shadings

/ˈʃeɪdɪŋz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Plural of shading; subtle distinctions or variations in legal interpretation or application.
    The lawyer noted the various shadings in the court's reasoning to refine the argument.

Forms

  • shading

Commentary

In legal contexts, 'shadings' often refers to nuanced distinctions rather than literal color gradients; awareness of such nuances can be crucial in legal analysis.

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