not the case

adj

not the case

adj
1

Used to show that an anterior explanation does not apply or does not adequately describe the situation.

  • Many people think teens who play violent video games are at an increased risk of becoming a violent criminal, especially a murderer, but scientific studies debunk this and indicate that this is not the case.

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