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Is it too rude to call the opposing side's argument "silly" in a brief?

It is silly. I would say it is retarded or brain dead but th...
Lavender fiercely-loyal milk
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I wouldn't.
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great idea, but also quanitfy it with maybe "really&quo...
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Maybe go so far as to call it "gay"
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pejoratives only make your own arguments appear weaker and y...
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People say ridiculous all the time. How is silly a bridge to...
Lavender fiercely-loyal milk
  12/06/25
bad lawyers do. i'm talking about all pejoratives including ...
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use "unserious" instead
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could also use 'baseless'. This is one of my favs
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Nonsensical
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"meritless, baseless, and nonsensical"
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"X argument is not supported by the law" (see, e.g...
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"not supported by the law" is dumb. always laugh w...
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  12/06/25
that's fair, it is a catch-all that isnt very descriptive. b...
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Because it’s a meaningless catch all, it’s no be...
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wacky
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“trooned out”
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frankly, opposing counsel’s argument is deadass specio...
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Did I cross the line when I said Plaintiff was "flat ou...
Lavender fiercely-loyal milk
  12/06/25
Drop a few "Not so."s.
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  12/06/25
"Opponent's argument is like Tim Walz."
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  12/06/25
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  12/06/25
"nigger"
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Date: December 6th, 2025 12:29 PM
Author: Lavender fiercely-loyal milk

It is silly. I would say it is retarded or brain dead but that seems clearly over the line.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488467)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 12:32 PM
Author: zombie-like new version casino

I wouldn't.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488479)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 12:34 PM
Author: naked charismatic nowag

great idea, but also quanitfy it with maybe "really" silly, or perhaps "super" silly so they dont get confused.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488493)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 12:37 PM
Author: zombie-like new version casino

Maybe go so far as to call it "gay"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488503)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 12:46 PM
Author: electric translucent karate really tough guy



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488525)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 12:37 PM
Author: sapphire library digit ratio

pejoratives only make your own arguments appear weaker and you look worse to the court.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488501)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 12:47 PM
Author: Lavender fiercely-loyal milk

People say ridiculous all the time. How is silly a bridge too far.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488531)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 12:56 PM
Author: sapphire library digit ratio

bad lawyers do. i'm talking about all pejoratives including "ridiculous."

there is no advantage to doing this. if the argument is ridiculous the court won't have to be told that. if they agree with you your use will either have a neutral or negative impression. so there's no advantage.

tcr instead of just saying "it's silly" is to highlight its silliness instead of just saying it outright. there are plenty of ways you can shit on OC's arguments without just saying "they're silly." if it truly is silly this shouldn't be difficult.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488562)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 1:20 PM
Author: crimson legal warrant brunch



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488652)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 1:19 PM
Author: crimson legal warrant brunch



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488646)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 12:48 PM
Author: 180 fortuitous meteor incel

use "unserious" instead

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488536)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 12:55 PM
Author: naked charismatic nowag

could also use 'baseless'. This is one of my favs

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488556)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 12:58 PM
Author: zombie-like new version casino

Nonsensical

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488565)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 8:02 PM
Author: razzle center brethren

"meritless, baseless, and nonsensical"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49489724)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 1:00 PM
Author: sapphire library digit ratio

"X argument is not supported by the law" (see, e.g. fundamental case that every idiot knows).

recently ACB cited marbury when addressing a KTJ dissent that was absolutely ruthless. that's far more effective and devasting than saying "KTJ's dissent is silly." don't say it's silly, show why it's silly.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488570)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 8:03 PM
Author: razzle center brethren

"not supported by the law" is dumb. always laugh when people say that. it could mean a million things. u saying they got the law wrong? applied the facts to the law wrong? etc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49489727)



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Date: December 7th, 2025 11:00 AM
Author: sapphire library digit ratio

that's fair, it is a catch-all that isnt very descriptive. but itt we don't know why candy ride thinks OCs argument is silly so a catch-all is appropriate.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49491128)



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Date: December 7th, 2025 11:10 AM
Author: razzle center brethren

Because it’s a meaningless catch all, it’s no better than silly

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49491145)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 1:01 PM
Author: heady chocolate legend tank

Seems cheap

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488572)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 1:17 PM
Author: mustard lascivious generalized bond

wacky

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488636)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 1:18 PM
Author: zombie-like new version casino

finna make shiz up

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488642)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 1:19 PM
Author: Garnet concupiscible indian lodge

“trooned out”

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488651)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 1:25 PM
Author: Nofapping beta base

frankly, opposing counsel’s argument is deadass specious, unsupported by precedent or statute, and should be afforded no weight by the court

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488669)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 1:25 PM
Author: sapphire library digit ratio

the court should low key consider sanctions no cap frfr

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49488673)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 4:23 PM
Author: Lavender fiercely-loyal milk

Did I cross the line when I said Plaintiff was "flat out wrong"?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49489067)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 4:27 PM
Author: Wild newt

Drop a few "Not so."s.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49489083)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 4:28 PM
Author: Comical ruddy home

"Opponent's argument is like Tim Walz."

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49489090)



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Date: December 6th, 2025 4:33 PM
Author: Lavender fiercely-loyal milk



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49489103)



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Date: December 7th, 2025 11:26 AM
Author: rusted coldplay fan native

"nigger"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5806993&forum_id=2\u0026show=6hr",#49491178)