gray area

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Noun gray area has 1 sense

gray area, grey area - an intermediate area; a topic that is not clearly one thing or the other
--₁ is a kind of area

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Gray Area

Definition: The gray area refers to a situation or concept that is not clearly defined or does not fit into the usual categories or boundaries.

Parts of Speech: noun

Sense:

A vague or uncertain area between two more defined concepts.
An ambiguous or undefined territory.

Usages:

There is a gray area between right and wrong where personal judgment and ethics come into play.
The border dispute between the two countries falls into a gray area, making it difficult to resolve.
In the legal field, the interpretation of certain laws often leads to a gray area, causing debates among experts.