WorldAugust 17, 2026

otiose

OH-she-ohs

Definition

Serving no practical purpose or having no effect; useless or superfluous in a legal or functional context.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'otiosus,' meaning 'at leisure' or 'idle,' which itself comes from 'otium,' meaning 'leisure' or 'freedom from business.'

In the news

The article uses the term to clarify that a specific legal provision does not render another section of the Act useless or redundant, but rather that both can exist and function together.

LiveLaw Madras High Court Weekly Roundup: August 10 to August 16, 2026

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