Ideation
/ˌaɪdɪˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of forming ideas, concepts, or plans, often used in legal contexts for drafting strategies or developing theories of a case.
The attorney's ideation during the case preparation was crucial to developing a strong defense.
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- ideation
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Commentary
In legal drafting, ideation typically refers to the initial phase of developing case concepts or legal arguments rather than the act of thinking generally.
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