Tenuously
/ˈtɛnjuəsli/
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- (adv.) In a weak or insubstantial manner, often referring to fragile or barely established legal connections or arguments.
The court found the plaintiff's claim tenuously supported by the evidence.
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Commentary
Often used to describe legal arguments or evidence that lack strength or are only marginally persuasive.
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