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sharp practice

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Commercial activity that is possibly dishonest while not actually being illegal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • The typical political sharp practice of manipulating history to suit the current agenda.
  • 2007 August 29, letters to the editor, “More reports from the check-in desk”, in The Guardian, If this is not actually illegal, it certainly appears to be a sharp practice.

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noun

Meaning 2

A lawyer's unfairly taking advantage of an opposing party's missteps or inexperience to gain an advantage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: law

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