Habits
/ˈhæbɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Regular practices or tendencies, which in law may inform character or customary conduct relevant to a case.
The court considered the defendant's habits when evaluating the evidence.
Forms
- habit
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'habits' may serve as circumstantial evidence of routine behavior but differ from 'custom' which implies communal acceptance.
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