Discreteness

/dɪˈskriːtnəs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The quality of being distinct and separate, particularly in contexts such as evidentiary evaluation or categorization in legal analysis.
    The discreteness of the evidence made it easier for the court to determine liability.

Commentary

In legal drafting, emphasizing discreteness can clarify differentiation between facts or issues, aiding precise argumentation.

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