Unreasonable
/ˌʌnˈriːzənəbl/
Definitions
- (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.
- (adj.) Excessive or extreme to the point of lacking justification.
The defendant's unreasonable delay caused prejudice to the plaintiff.
Forms
- unreasonably
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to assess conduct or decisions against a standard of fairness or logic.
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