Assessment Criteria
/əˈsɛsmənt kraɪˈtɪriə/
Definitions
- (n.) Standards or principles used to evaluate or judge compliance, quality, or performance in legal contexts.
The assessment criteria for contract performance were clearly outlined in the agreement.
- (n.) Benchmarks applied by courts or regulatory agencies to determine eligibility or liability.
The court applied strict assessment criteria to determine the defendant's responsibility.
Forms
- assessment criteria
- assessment criterion (singular)
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Commentary
Assessment criteria often guide objective evaluation and should be clearly defined in contracts or legal guidelines to avoid ambiguity.
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