Unreasonable

/ˌʌnˈriːzənəbl/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Not guided by or based on good sense; improper or inappropriate under the circumstances.
    The court found the landlord's demands to be unreasonable.
  2. (adj.) Excessive or extreme to the point of lacking justification.
    The defendant's unreasonable delay caused prejudice to the plaintiff.

Forms

  • unreasonably

Commentary

Often used in legal contexts to assess conduct or decisions against a standard of fairness or logic.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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