Legal Analogy
/ˈliːɡəl ˈænəˌlɑːdʒi/
Definitions
- (n.) A reasoning method that compares facts and principles in one legal case to those in another to derive a conclusion.
The court applied a legal analogy to justify extending the duty of care to new circumstances.
Forms
- legal analogy
- legal analogies
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Commentary
Legal analogy serves as a persuasive tool in judicial reasoning by bridging gaps where direct authority is absent, but it requires caution to avoid overextension beyond established facts or principles.
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