Tempered
/ˈtɛmpərd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Modified or qualified by particular conditions or circumstances affecting its legal force or application.
The court's decision was tempered by considerations of equity.
- (adj.) Hardened or strengthened, often used in reference to materials under law concerning patents or product liability.
The tempered glass met all safety standards in the liability case.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'tempered' typically qualifies a rule or judgment by indicating modification with mitigating factors; it can also describe physical characteristics relevant in product liability cases.
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