Frames
/ˈfreɪmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Structures or contexts that shape the interpretation and presentation of information or legal arguments.
The lawyer used different cognitive frames to persuade the jury.
Forms
- frame
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'frames' often refer to mental or conceptual structures influencing argument framing or case presentation.
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