Ambidexter (noun):
1. A person who possesses the ability to use both hands with equal skill and dexterity.
2. A term used to describe someone who is skilled or proficient in performing tasks or activities using either hand interchangeably.
3. In legal contexts, a lawyer or advocate who is known for being cunning, deceitful, or untrustworthy, often using both sides of an argument to their advantage.
4. A historical term referring to a person who is double-dealing, dishonest, or two-faced in their actions or intentions.
5. In certain sports or games, an ambidexter is a player who can effectively use both their left and right hands, providing them with a strategic advantage over opponents.
Ambidexter is a legal term that refers to a person who is able to use both hands with equal skill. In some legal contexts, it may also refer to a person who is able to act as both a plaintiff and a defendant in a legal proceeding. The term may be used in the context of a person’s ability to perform certain tasks or in the context of their legal standing in a case.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March 2024.
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