Thus
/ðʌs/
Definitions
- (adv.) In the manner or way just indicated; consequently or accordingly, often introducing a conclusion or result in legal reasoning.
The defendant failed to appear; thus, the court issued a warrant for arrest.
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal writing to signal a logical consequence or conclusion, aiding clarity in argumentation.
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