Comparisons
/kəmˈpærɪsənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Instances or acts of evaluating two or more legal subjects, such as laws, cases, or contracts, to identify similarities or differences.
The lawyer made several comparisons between the precedent cases to strengthen her argument.
Forms
- comparison
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal writing to clarify distinctions or support arguments by referencing similar or differing legal authorities.
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