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| Main Entry: | de minimis |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | so small or minimal in difference that it does not matter or the law does not take it into consideration |
| Etymology: | Latin 'of minimum importance, trifling' |
| Usage: | law |
Main Entry: de min·i·mis
Pronunciation: dE-'mi-n&-m&s, dA-'mE-ni-mis
Function: adjective
Etymology: New Latin, concerning trifles
: lacking significance or importance : so minor as to be disregarded —compare SUBSTANTIAL
NOTE: An action may be dismissed if the claim or cause is considered de minimis.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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