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The "who defines" question isn't really much of a gotcha for laws. Either the legislature specifies when the pass the law, or courts get to decide when a case c
by seoaeu 5y ago
The "who defines" question isn't really much of a gotcha for laws. Either the legislature specifies when the pass the law, or courts get to decide when a case comes before them. Sometimes a jury is also involved.
- rocqua 5y agoIt is a huge question, because leeway in the definition, or political disagreement about the definition, makes for a law that is impossible to know you are breaking. Vague terms should be avoided in laws. Vague terms with obvious political wiggle room should be avoided at all cost.