Tenuousness
/ˈtɛn.ju.əs.nəs/
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- (n.) The quality or state of being weak, insubstantial, or lacking in legal strength or solidity.
The tenuousness of the evidence led the court to dismiss the case.
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Tenuousness often describes evidence or claims that are legally fragile or easily outweighed, important to assess when evaluating case strength.
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