Balancing
/ˈbæl.ən.sɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of weighing competing interests, rights, or principles in legal analysis to reach a fair decision.
The court used balancing to weigh individual rights against public safety.
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Commentary
Balancing is central to constitutional and administrative law where courts reconcile conflicting interests rather than applying absolute rules.
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