grey area

noun

1. (in Britain) a region in which unemployment is relatively high

2. an area or part of something existing between two extremes and having mixed characteristics of both

3. an area, situation, etc, lacking clearly defined characteristics

Example Sentences

The opportunity this shutdown presents for budget-cutters like Vought is that, without congressionally approved funding, the government is operating in a legal grey area with fewer budgetary restrictions.

From BBC

She said it had been very clear what the intention behind the parcels were adding there was no grey area, it was a gun in a box with her name on it.

From BBC

In March, Taylor left “no grey area” about hanging out with the British actor at the Vanity Fair Oscars bash.

From Los Angeles Times

This final issue refers to a possible grey area in negotiations.

From BBC

"But there are no grey areas. She doesn't run and go crazy, she's not too low, she just keeps that even keel."

From BBC