Warning

Info

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

LSDefine

Simple English definitions for legal terms

vagueness

Read a random definition: trust instrument

A quick definition of vagueness:

Vagueness means that something is not clear or specific. This can be a problem if a law or rule is vague because people may not know what they are supposed to do or not do. It can also cause problems if two people have different ideas about what something means. There are different types of vagueness, like when a word or phrase can have different meanings or when something is not clear on its own but becomes unclear when applied to a specific situation.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Vagueness refers to uncertain or unclear meaning in language or terms. It can create problems in legal contexts if laws or contracts are not clear enough, leading to arbitrary enforcement. Vagueness can also be used interchangeably with ambiguity, which refers to uncertainty in meaning or intention.

Examples:

  • The phrase "within a reasonable time" is vague because it is not clear what is considered reasonable.
  • A contract term that says "the product will be delivered promptly" is vague because it does not specify a specific timeframe for delivery.
  • A statute that prohibits "unreasonable noise" is vague because it does not define what constitutes unreasonable noise.

These examples illustrate how vagueness can create confusion and uncertainty in legal contexts. Without clear definitions and guidelines, it can be difficult to enforce laws or contracts fairly and consistently.

vague-and-indefinite rejection | valeat quantum

Warning

Info

General

General chat about the legal profession.
main_chatroom
👍 Chat vibe: 0 👎
Help us make LSD better!
Tell us what's important to you
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
LSD+ is ad-free, with DMs, discounts, case briefs & more.