a situation that is unclear or where the rules are unknown.
In the gray area between research and quality improvement, consent to use already existing personal health information is often an important issue.
The ethical dilemma presented a gray area where right and wrong were not clearly defined.
In legal matters, there's often a gray area that requires careful interpretation of statutes.
Negotiations reached a gray area where compromise seemed challenging.
The company policy left a gray area regarding personal use of company resources.
