Vis-À-Vis
/ˌviːz‿ɑːˈviː/
Definitions
- (prep.) In relation to; with regard to a particular matter or person in legal contexts.
The court considered the plaintiff's claim vis-à-vis the defendant's counterclaim.
- (adv.) Face to face; opposite or compared with.
The two parties sat vis-à-vis during the negotiation session.
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Commentary
Often used in legal writing to denote comparison or relation between legal entities or concepts; clarity in usage helps avoid ambiguity in formal documents.
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