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springboard

noun/ˈsprɪŋbɔːd/

B1CEFR level
40/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

An unfair head start derived from misusing another's confidential information, which the law may neutralise by injunction.

The court granted a springboard injunction to deprive the ex-employee of the lead time stolen with the client data.

Topic: Intellectual property in Legal English

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