Doctrinal Analysis
/ˌdɒktrɪnəl əˈnæləsɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A method of legal research focusing on interpreting statutes, cases, and regulations to extract legal principles and rules.
The attorney conducted doctrinal analysis to argue the case based on precedent.
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- doctrinal analyses
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Commentary
Doctrinal analysis is fundamental in common law systems for clarifying and systematizing law; it emphasizes textual and precedential sources rather than empirical or theoretical approaches.
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