Open texture

Open texture is a term primarily used in legal and philosophical contexts to refer to the idea that certain concepts or legal terms have a flexible or indeterminate meaning that can be interpreted in multiple ways depending on the context. This concept is often contrasted with "closed texture," where terms and concepts have specific, well-defined meanings that can be applied consistently across different situations. In legal contexts, open texture is important because it recognizes that laws and regulations may not account for every possible scenario or detail.