Causal Inference
/ˈkɔːzəl ɪnˈfɪərəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of establishing a cause-and-effect relationship between events or actions, often used in legal contexts to determine liability or responsibility.
The plaintiff must prove causal inference between the defendant's negligence and the injury sustained.
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- causal inference
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Commentary
In legal drafting, precise establishment of causal inference is critical for attributing fault, often relying on evidentiary standards and tests such as the 'but-for' test or proximate cause analysis.
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