Transformative
/trænsˈfɔːrmətɪv/
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- (adj.) Causing a significant or fundamental change in form, appearance, nature, or character.
The Supreme Court's ruling had a transformative effect on civil rights law.
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Used to describe legal decisions, statutes, or doctrines that bring about substantial change rather than incremental adjustments.
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