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(a) gray area
Fig. an area of a subject or question that is difficult to put into a particular category because it is not clearly defined and may have connections or associations with more than one category. The responsibility for social studies in the college is a gray area. Several departments are involved. Publicity is a gray area in that firm. It is shared between the marketing and design divisions. See also: gray a disaster area 1. if a place is a disaster area, it is very untidy Usage notes: A disaster area is also a place where an event like a storm or a flood causes serious damage and the government gives help for the emergency. The kitchen was a disaster area, with greasy plates piled high in the sink. 2. if a subject, a piece of work, or an organization is a disaster area, it causes many problems, often because it is badly organized Government housing policy is a complete disaster area. See also: disaster a grey area (British & Australian) also a gray area (American) a subject or problem that people do not know how to deal with because there are no clear rules The legal difference between negligence and recklessness is a bit of a grey area. See also: grey Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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