Assessment Framework
/əˈsɛsmənt ˈfreɪmwɜrk/
Definitions
- (n.) A structured set of criteria and procedures used to evaluate compliance, risk, value, or outcomes within legal processes or regulatory schemes.
The regulatory body implemented a new assessment framework to ensure consistent evaluations of environmental impact reports.
- (n.) An organized approach for systematically appraising the merits and liabilities of legal cases or policies to inform decision-making.
The policy makers adopted an assessment framework to measure the effectiveness of new labor laws.
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- assessment framework
- assessment frameworks
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Commentary
Assessment frameworks in legal contexts often serve as standardized tools to guide objective analysis and support transparency in enforcement and adjudication.
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