Straightest
/ˈstreɪtɪst/
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- (adj.) Most aligned or direct, often used metaphorically to describe the purest or most straightforward interpretation or approach in legal contexts.
The straightest reading of the statute leaves no room for ambiguity.
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Used primarily as a superlative adjective, 'straightest' describes the highest degree of straightforwardness or directness in legal reasoning or textual interpretation.
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