Augmentation
/ˌɔːɡmɛnˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of enlarging, increasing, or enhancing in legal contexts, such as augmenting damages or evidence.
The court allowed the augmentation of damages due to the defendant's conduct.
- (n.) In law of evidence, the addition of information to support or strengthen a case.
The attorney requested augmentation of the record with new exhibits.
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Commentary
Commonly used in contexts of increasing claims, evidence, or penalties; distinguish from amendments which usually alter legal documents rather than simply increasing.
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