Creative uses of the word 'significant'
http://news.smh.com.au/national/no-real-harm-to-rape-victim-court-told-20080620-2tzb.html
Mr Haesler also said the 18-year sentence was manifestly excessive.
"The Gosling Park incident appears to take place over less than one hour," he told the court.
"There was no significant harm caused to the complainant. No significant physical injury."
I'm so pleased we can now use the word 'significant' in this way. I plan on thinking of many highly insignificant ways of harming a particular barrister. As long as it lasts for under an hour he couldn't possibly have a case against me.
Mr Haesler also said the 18-year sentence was manifestly excessive.
"The Gosling Park incident appears to take place over less than one hour," he told the court.
"There was no significant harm caused to the complainant. No significant physical injury."
I'm so pleased we can now use the word 'significant' in this way. I plan on thinking of many highly insignificant ways of harming a particular barrister. As long as it lasts for under an hour he couldn't possibly have a case against me.
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