Emergence
/ɪˈmɜrdʒəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of coming into being or becoming important or prominent in a legal context.
The emergence of new evidence changed the course of the trial.
- (n.) The rise of a principle or right through interpretation or judicial decision rather than explicit statute.
The emergence of privacy rights has been shaped by court rulings.
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Commentary
Often used to describe rights or principles that are recognized over time through judicial interpretation rather than initial codification.
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