Empirical Data
/ɪmˈpɪrɪkəl ˈdeɪtə/
Definitions
- (n.) Information derived from observation, experience, or experimentation used as evidence in legal contexts.
The court relied on empirical data to assess the impact of the new policy.
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- empirical data
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Commentary
In legal drafting, precise reference to empirical data strengthens arguments based on observed facts rather than theory or speculation.
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