Meaning of artful pleading | Babel Free
Definitions
The filing under state law of a claim naturally arising under federal law.
US, countable, uncountable
Examples
“Suing his employer for negligence rather than for violation of the Federal Employers Liability Act was an artful pleading, and the defendant properly removed the proceedings to federal district court.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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