sensu

lato sensu

From Latin, meaning "in the broad sense"; broadly or generally speaking. We have yet to know the impact the court's decision will have on tax laws lato sensu.
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sensu stricto

From Latin, meaning "in the strict sense"; strictly or narrowly speaking. The appeals court determined that while the initial judgment had not been wrong, sensu stricto, it had failed to take into account several mitigating factors.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • lato sensu
  • senso
  • de minimis
  • IYSWIM
  • IYKWIM
  • take on a new significance
  • set a precedent
  • blanket term
  • abide by a decision
  • decision