Subtlety
/ˈsʌtəlti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being difficult to detect or analyze due to fineness or delicacy of detail.
The subtlety of his argument made it hard to refute.
- (n.) A fine distinction or nuance that requires careful perception or insight.
She appreciated the subtlety in the contract's language that protected her rights.
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- subtleties
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Commentary
In legal drafting, recognizing subtlety helps in interpreting clauses that hinge on fine distinctions or precise wording.
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