Belief System
/ˈbɪˌlif ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A structured set of principles or doctrines that influence an individual's or group's legal perspectives and decision-making.
The judge's belief system shaped her interpretation of statutory law.
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- belief systems
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Commentary
In legal contexts, a belief system often informs interpretive methods and underlying values behind legal arguments or decisions.
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