Human Decision-Making

/ˈhjuːmən dɪˈsɪʒən ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The process by which individuals or bodies make choices that may have legal consequences, often evaluated in law regarding intent, liability, and responsibility.
    The court examined the human decision-making involved in signing the contract to assess consent.

Forms

  • human decision-making

Commentary

Often analyzed in legal contexts to infer intent, determine liability, and assess the reasonableness of actions.

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