[Grammar] adj/adv in a law text

[atabitaraf]

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United states law requires the existence of a 'treaty or convention for extradition', while the extradition legislation of Great Britain applies only 'where an arrangement has been made with any foreign States'. The word 'arrangement' is arguably of wide meaning and might extend to an exchange of diplomatic correspondence concerning a particular individual, but this view has never been tested.

I think 'arguably' needs to be changed with 'arguable,' and I think 'meanings' sounds more natural to me than the singular form.

I will be grateful if you have any point in grammar to help.

 

[MikeNewYork]

I think the original is correct.

 

[SoothingDave]

The arrangement is of wide meaning. How is it of wide meaning? Arguably.

The adverb form is needed.

 

[Matthew Wai]

May I call it a sentence adverb?

 

[tedmc]

The meaning of the word "arrangement" is arguably wide.

 

[Matthew Wai]

Is the following possible?
'Arguably, the word "arrangement" is of wide meaning.'

 

[SoothingDave]

Is the following possible?
'Arguably, the word "arrangement" is of wide meaning.'

Yes, but I prefer the original version.