Automation
/ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The use of technology to perform legal or administrative tasks without human intervention.
The automation of contract review has increased efficiency in law firms.
- (n.) The process of implementing systems that administer legal processes such as document generation or case management automatically.
Automation in court case management reduces processing time and errors.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, automation often refers to applying technology to streamline and standardize tasks traditionally done manually, improving accuracy and efficiency.
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