Superfluous
/suːˈpɜːrfluəs/
Definitions
- (adj.) Exceeding what is sufficient or necessary; more than required in a legal context, often describing redundant or unnecessary provisions, evidence, or claims.
The court dismissed the superfluous evidence as irrelevant to the case.
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Commentary
The term is often used to identify elements in legal documents or arguments that serve no effective purpose and may cause confusion or inefficiency in judicial proceedings.
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