Filtering
/ˈfɪltərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process of selectively screening or sorting information or evidence to determine admissibility or relevance.
The attorney raised concerns about the filtering of documents before discovery.
- (v.) The act of selectively removing or separating certain data, evidence, or communications based on legal criteria.
The court ordered filtering of electronic records for privileged content.
Forms
- filterings
- filters
- filtered
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Commentary
In legal contexts, filtering often pertains to evidence or information management, particularly in discovery and data privacy procedures.
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