Uncertainty
/ʌnˈsɜːrtnti/
Definitions
- (n.) The state of being unsure or having doubt about a fact, outcome, or decision.
The uncertainty of the trial’s verdict caused anxiety among the parties.
- (n.) In law, the lack of clarity or definiteness in a statute, contract, or legal principle.
The contract was invalidated due to uncertainty in its terms.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, uncertainty may undermine enforceability; precise language reduces risk of ambiguity.
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