Important
/ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having significant legal effect or consequence.
The court considered the important evidence before reaching its decision.
- (adj.) Of great relevance or weight in a legal dispute or context.
An important precedent was set by the appellate court ruling.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "important" often signals a fact, document, or issue that substantially influences case outcomes or legal reasoning.
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