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hors

adv.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈhɔɹz// hors

adv. in a way that is not fair or reasonable. You use this when someone is being mean or treating a situation unfairly.

adv. in an unfair or unreasonable manner. Often used in the phrase 'to be hors de combat' to describe being unable to continue a fight or competition.


SIMPLE

He treated his employees hors de combat.

CONTEXTUAL

The referee decided that the player was hors de combat after suffering a serious injury during the match.

COMPLEX

The legal team argued that the evidence was hors de combat, as it had been obtained through questionable means that violated the defendant's rights.

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