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Meaning of artful pleading | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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.

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