Contradictio in adjecto
Contradictio in adjecto is Latin for a contradiction in itself or a contradiction in terms. It is "the characteristic that is denoted by the adjective stands in contrast to the noun." [1] It is a kind of oxymoron, for example, "There was a deafening silence in the room."[1]
Civil law
The concept has, apparently, been adapted by civil law systems, including German law.[2]
References
- ^ a b Basic Rhetorics Tropes web site
- ^ Definition und Definieren In German.
See also
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