Superstition
/ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, or trust in magic or chance rather than reason, sometimes relevant in legal contexts relating to cultural or evidentiary considerations.
The court acknowledged the defendant’s superstition as part of the cultural context in the case.
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In legal drafting, use 'superstition' carefully to distinguish cultural beliefs from legally recognized facts or evidence.
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