Spuriousness
/spjʊˈrɪəsnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being false, counterfeit, or not genuine, particularly in legal evidence or documents.
The court dismissed the claim due to the spuriousness of the submitted documents.
- (n.) The attribute of a legal allegation or argument that lacks authenticity or validity and is made with intent to deceive.
The defendant proved the spuriousness of the plaintiff's allegations during cross-examination.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying spuriousness often focuses on evidentiary or document authenticity issues to challenge credibility or validity.
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