hepatauxe

/hɛpætɔːks/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a complex or confusing situation, especially one involving multiple legal or medical issues.

“The lawyer struggled to untangle the hepatauxe of the case, which involved multiple parties and conflicting testimonies.”

Synonyms

  • quagmire
  • quandary

Antonyms

  • clearance
  • resolution