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equality of arms

equality of arms noun: the ability of both sides in a legal dispute to have a fair and equal opportunity to present their case, access evidence, and respond to the opposing party's arguments.

Noun

equality of arms (uncountable)

  1. The ability of both sides in a legal dispute to have a fair and equal opportunity to present their case, access evidence, and respond to the opposing party's arguments.

Questions about equality of arms

What does equality of arms mean?
Equality of arms means the ability of both sides in a legal dispute to have a fair and equal opportunity to present their case, access evidence, and respond to the opposing party's arguments.
What part of speech is equality of arms?
Equality of arms is a noun.

Words near equality of arms in the dictionary

  1. equalitarians
  2. equalitie
  3. equalities
  4. equality
  5. equality money
  6. equality of arms
  7. equality sign
  8. equality signs
  9. Equality State
  10. equalization
  11. equalization payment

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