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Meaning of hard cases make bad law | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. An extreme case is a poor basis for a general law that would cover a wider range of less extreme cases.
  2. A general law is better drafted for the average circumstance.

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

hard going hard telling, not knowing hark who's talking has left the building hasta la vista haste makes waste

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