rudiment
ROO-duh-ment
Definition
An immature, underdeveloped, or vestigial part or organ; figuratively, an elementary or basic principle or skill that is no longer fully developed or functional.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'rudimentum', meaning 'a first attempt' or 'early training', which itself comes from 'rudis', meaning 'raw' or 'unrefined'.
In the news
In the article, the term is used to describe the 'rule of law' as a vestigial or barely functioning concept in certain criminal proceedings, highlighting a concern that these foundational legal principles are being sidelined or reduced to mere remnants.
From the Head of the Cassation Court to a Judge of the High Anti-Corruption Court: Who Is Applying for the Positions of Constitutional Court Judges under the Quota of the Council of Judges
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