Decision Support System
/ˌdɪsɪʒ.ən səˈpɔːrt ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A computer-based information system that supports legal decision-making by analyzing data, presenting options, and forecasting outcomes.
The judge utilized a decision support system to evaluate precedents and relevant statutes efficiently.
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- decision support system
- decision support systems
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Commentary
Often integrated with expert systems and AI tools, decision support systems in law aid in complex case analysis but do not replace human judgment.
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