Shadowed
/ˈʃædoʊd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having legal rights or actions obscured, concealed, or made less visible, often in contexts like ownership or liability.
The shadowed ownership interests complicated the resolution of the property dispute.
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Commentary
Used chiefly to describe situations where legal status or responsibility is obscured, requiring careful analysis to uncover underlying rights or duties.
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