Contextual Analysis
/ˌkɒntɛksˈtjuːəl əˈnælɪsɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A method of legal interpretation that considers the text of a law or contract within the broader context to determine intent or meaning.
The court employed contextual analysis to interpret the ambiguous clause in the contract.
Forms
- contextual analysis
- contextual analyses
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Commentary
Contextual analysis often supplements literal reading by incorporating background, purpose, and related materials to clarify meaning in legal documents.
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