Agenda Setting
/ˈædʒəndə ˈsɛtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which particular issues are prioritized for discussion and decision in legal or policy contexts.
The judge's agenda setting influences which cases receive expedited hearings.
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- agenda setting
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Commentary
Often involves discretion in legal settings to advance certain issues over others, impacting resource allocation and timing.
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