Substantively
/səbˈstæn.tɪv.li/
Definitions
- (adv.) In a way that relates to the substance or essential legal rights and obligations of a matter rather than its form or procedure.
The court ruled substantively on the merits of the contract dispute, ignoring procedural objections.
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'Substantively' is typically used to distinguish considerations of legal substance from procedural aspects, emphasizing the core rights or obligations involved.
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