Superlative Adjective
/ˌsuːpəˈlætɪv ˈædʒɪktɪv/
Definitions
- (adj.) Describes the highest degree of quality or quantity among three or more entities, often used in legal texts to emphasize extremes or limits.
The statute imposes the severest penalties, using the superlative adjective 'maximum' to indicate the highest possible punishment.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, superlative adjectives must be used carefully to avoid ambiguity about limits or extremes in provisions.
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