Evidence-Based Practice
/ˈɛvɪdəns beɪst ˈpræktɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A methodical approach to legal decision-making and policy formulation grounded in systematically gathered and evaluated evidence.
The court adopted evidence-based practice to ensure rulings were supported by empirical data.
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- evidence-based practice
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Commentary
In legal contexts, evidence-based practice emphasizes reliance on objectively verifiable information rather than solely on tradition or authority.
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