Case Outcome
/ˈkeɪs ˈaʊtkʌm/
Definitions
- (n.) The final result or judgment reached in a legal proceeding or litigation.
The case outcome determined the defendant’s liability.
- (n.) The consequence or effect of a judicial decision on the parties involved or on legal precedent.
The case outcome had significant implications for future contract disputes.
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- case outcomes
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Commentary
The term broadly refers to both the specific decision and its broader legal implications; clarity in drafting can require specifying which aspect is meant.
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