Differentiating
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of differentiate, meaning to recognize or show the differences between legal concepts, facts, or cases.
The court is differentiating between similar precedents to reach a fair decision.
Forms
- differentiate
- differentiated
- differentiates
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Commentary
Used primarily as the present participle of 'differentiate'; its legal relevance lies in identifying distinctions critical in legal reasoning and applying precedent.
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