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Lacunae: meaning, definitions and examples

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lacunae

 

[ lษ™หˆkuหni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal context

Lacunae refer to gaps or missing parts in a body of work or legal text, often indicating areas that need clarification or further detail. In legal terms, a lacuna can signify an absence of law or a void in regulations that might affect legal proceedings.

Synonyms

deficiency, gap, void

Examples of usage

  • The court found several lacunae in the contract that needed to be addressed.
  • The legal scholar analyzed the lacunae in the existing statutes on privacy.
  • Lawyers often encounter lacunae in old legislation.
Context #2 | Noun

general context

In general usage, lacunae can refer to any gaps or missing elements in a text, conversation, or thought process. They signify areas where information is lacking, which may lead to misunderstanding or misinformation.

Synonyms

absence, lack, omission

Examples of usage

  • The report had several lacunae that complicated the findings.
  • Her argument had lacunae that the opposition quickly pointed out.
  • The team's presentation was criticized for its lacunae.

Translations

Translations of the word "lacunae" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lacunas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅˆเค•เคฟเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lรผcken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lubang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะบัƒะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lukฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้š™้–“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lacunes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lagunas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lacunae

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต๋ฐฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฌูˆุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mezery

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ medzery

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฉบ้š™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ luken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ holur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั ะพั€ั‹ะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒฅแƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lacuna

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lagunas

Etymology

The term 'lacuna' comes from the Latin word 'lacuna', meaning 'a pit' or 'a gap'. It was used in various contexts to describe physical voids as well as abstract omissions. In scholarly writing, the use of 'lacunae' (the plural form) has evolved to represent gaps in texts, manuscripts, or laws that require further exploration or clarification. Over time, the term has found its way into various disciplines, including literature, law, and philosophy, to denote areas that are incomplete or lacking important information, thus emphasizing the importance of fully understanding the context in which something is presented.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,466, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.