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calculated ambiguity

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A quick definition of calculated ambiguity:

Calculated ambiguity is when people use unclear language on purpose, usually because they can't agree on clear words. This can cause problems if there is a dispute later on, and someone has to decide what the unclear words mean. It's not really the same as regular ambiguity, which is when a word or phrase can have more than one meaning.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Calculated ambiguity refers to the purposeful use of unclear language, usually when two negotiating parties cannot agree on clear, precise language and therefore leave a decision-maker to sort out the meaning in case of a dispute. It is a misnomer, and the more precise term is vagueness, not ambiguity.

Examples:

  • Two companies are negotiating a contract, but they cannot agree on the exact terms. They decide to use vague language, leaving the interpretation up to a third party in case of a dispute.
  • A politician makes a statement that is intentionally vague, so that it can be interpreted in different ways by different people.

These examples illustrate how calculated ambiguity is used to intentionally create uncertainty and leave room for interpretation. It is often used in situations where parties cannot agree on specific terms, but still want to move forward with an agreement. However, it can also lead to confusion and disputes if the language is not clear enough.

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triplethread
11:11
@BookLover125: RETWEET
triplethread
11:12
is it bad i lied about getting into case western bc my parents are bugging me about my first a
@BookLover125: they are so impressed with your application they are renaming the library after you before admitting you
Do you know not everyone says they were ED?
11:12
No they shouldn’t be bugging you this is stressful enough without them adding More. Do what u gotta do
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Got jokes I see
triplethread
11:13
its sooo stressful and im not even done applying
Just apply and get the A lol
triplethread
11:13
got like 3 more apps
there should be a law school draft akin to the NFL Draft where law schools can recruit us
or a MaxPreps esque high light video where Deans can rank us
1a2b3c4d26z
11:15
In this analogy is the LSAT the NFL combine
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:16
I told my family I won’t get any decisions until 2025 so they wouldn’t bombard me hahah
no i think there should be a Law School combine with all new drills except there is still the 40 yard dash
and a sub 4.5 gets you into any t14
LSAT can be one of the drills
letsseehowitgoesnow
11:17
so washu only called one person
So all the D1 athletes will get into a T-14. What else is new?
@TheAdoptedOne: that is called "Dean Poker Night" lol
@ClockworkBlue: I feel like most people could train for the 40 for the same amount of time as they do the LSAT and get close to sub 5 which would be equivalent to a 167+
this is like the schizophrenic posts JJK tik tok be putting out
powerscaling Law School deans up next
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Election Day election day
Write in Dean Z vote
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Saw a guy that wrote in Biden and he said no retirement for you buddy
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11:20
@ClockworkBlue: god I hope that's true
if the country was run the same as Mich Law it would be a better place
Imagine if election night was run by an adcom? Like, "yep, we could get the results Friday, or June 2025."
imagine if it was like Berkley applications
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