Category
/ˈkætəɡɔːri/
Definitions
- (n.) A class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics.
The legal system treats criminal offenses as a separate category from civil disputes.
- (n.) A fundamental division used for classification in a legal or logical framework.
Evidence is organized into categories based on its admissibility.
Forms
- categories
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Commentary
In legal drafting, precise categorization aids clarity and effective organization of rules or concepts.
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