Filter
/ˈfɪltər/
Definitions
- (n.) A device or process that removes unwanted material from a substance or stream.
The court applied a filter to exclude inadmissible evidence.
- (v.) To remove or reject certain elements based on criteria.
The system filters out irrelevant documents during the review.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'filter' often refers to procedural steps that exclude irrelevant or prejudicial information.
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