Tenuous
/ˈten.ju.əs/
Definitions
- (adj.) Very weak or insubstantial, especially regarding legal arguments or evidence.
The plaintiff’s case was dismissed due to tenuous evidence that failed to meet the required legal standard.
- (adj.) Uncertain or flimsy, lacking a solid foundation in law or fact.
The contract’s terms are considered tenuous because of vague language and ambiguous obligations.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, describing a claim or evidence as tenuous signals caution about its reliability or strength, often influencing judicial scrutiny or burden shifting.
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