Legal Definitions - per ambages

Term: PER AMBAGES

Definition: Per ambages means indirectly or evasively. It is a Latin term used in history.

Examples:

• He answered the question per ambages, avoiding a direct answer.
• The politician spoke per ambages, not wanting to commit to a clear stance on the issue.

The examples illustrate how per ambages is used to describe someone who is not being straightforward or direct in their communication. Instead, they are being evasive or indirect, often to avoid giving a clear answer or taking a clear stance on something.