Spurious
/ˈspjʊəriəs/
Definitions
- (adj.) Not genuine, authentic, or true; counterfeit or false.
The contract included spurious clauses that misrepresented the terms.
- (adj.) Logically invalid or lacking a sound basis in fact or law.
The lawyer dismissed the argument as spurious and irrelevant.
Forms
- spuriously
- spuriousness
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe claims, evidence, or documents that are not genuine; precision is important to avoid ambiguity.
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