Importance
/ɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality of being significant or valuable in a legal context.
The court recognized the importance of precedent in its decision.
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Commentary
Often used to assess the impact or influence of facts or evidence in legal arguments.
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