Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
legal-limbo
noun
/ˈliːɡəl ˈlɪmboʊ/
Definition
A situation where a legal issue is unresolved, leaving parties in a state of uncertainty about their rights and obligations.
Examples
- After the company filed for bankruptcy, many employees found themselves in a legal limbo regarding their severance packages.
- She was in legal limbo, waiting for the court to decide on her custody case.
- The new policy left many immigrants in a state of legal limbo, unable to work or access services.
Meaning
Legal limbo refers to a state of uncertainty regarding legal rights, often due to pending legal proceedings or incomplete legal processes.
Synonyms
- uncertainty
- ambiguity
- indeterminacy
- standstill
- stalemate
