Veiled
/ˈveɪld/
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- (adj.) Expressed in an indirect, unclear, or disguised manner, often to obscure true intent or meaning in legal communications.
The contract contained veiled threats that complicated the negotiation process.
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Use 'veiled' to describe language or clauses that conceal true meaning, requiring careful interpretation to discern parties' intentions.
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