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Currently, legal scholars agree that in some cases legal rules do not
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Currently, legal scholars agree that in some cases legal rules do not specify a definite outcome. These scholars believe that such (i) _____ results from the (ii) _____ of language: the boundaries of the application of a term are often unclear. Nevertheless, they maintain that the system of legal rules by and large rests on clear core meanings that do determine definite outcomes for most cases. Contrary to this view, an earlier group of legal philosophers, called “realists,” argued that (iii) _____ pervades every part of the law.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) | Blank (iii) |
|---|---|---|
| A. definition | D. circumstantial | G. uncertainty |
| B. indeterminacy | E. vagueness | H. speculation |
| C. homogeneousness | F. nuance | I. enforceness |
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01 Apr 2021, 04:52
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The first blank is about "not definite outcomes". Definition does not relate with outcomes. Homogeneous is close but not exact because it means 'same' or 'indistinguishable' while we need a word related to 'not definite'. So, indeterminacy is the best word to fill in the first blank.
In the second blank, the word that we need is based on cause and effect relation with indeterminacy. Circumstancial is opposite because it means 'in particular case'. Now the remaining two words are very similar. Nuance means slight variations whereas vagueness means not clear. Confusions arise from slight variations in meanings. But unspecific outcomes arise from unclear languages. Nuances will prevent us from reaching results while vagueness will lead us to conclusions that are not definite. Hence, vagueness is the best word to fill in the second blank.
The last blank is relatively easy. We need find a word that contrasts with clear and definite meanings. Enforceness cannot be that word. It means to follow strictly. Speculation means to guess. Uncertainty is the best fit for this blank as it contrasts well with clear and definite outcomes.
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In the second blank, the word that we need is based on cause and effect relation with indeterminacy. Circumstancial is opposite because it means 'in particular case'. Now the remaining two words are very similar. Nuance means slight variations whereas vagueness means not clear. Confusions arise from slight variations in meanings. But unspecific outcomes arise from unclear languages. Nuances will prevent us from reaching results while vagueness will lead us to conclusions that are not definite. Hence, vagueness is the best word to fill in the second blank.
The last blank is relatively easy. We need find a word that contrasts with clear and definite meanings. Enforceness cannot be that word. It means to follow strictly. Speculation means to guess. Uncertainty is the best fit for this blank as it contrasts well with clear and definite outcomes.
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