Legal Categorization
/ˈliːɡəl ˌkætəɡəˈraɪzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process or method of classifying legal rules, principles, or cases into distinct categories to facilitate analysis and application.
Legal categorization helps courts apply precedent consistently by sorting cases into recognized types.
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Commentary
Legal categorization is crucial in drafting clear laws and organizing legal materials to avoid ambiguity and improve judicial reasoning.
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