"circuit split" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: circuit splits [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} circuit split (plural circuit splits)
  1. (law) In United States federal courts, the situation where two or more circuit courts provide conflicting rulings on the same legal issue. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-circuit_split-en-noun-0jBo2wRX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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