Legal Certainty
/ˈliːɡəl səˈtɜːrtnti/
Definitions
- (n.) The principle that laws and legal processes must be clear, predictable, and stable to ensure fair treatment and safeguard rights.
Legal certainty requires that parties can foresee the legal consequences of their actions.
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Commentary
Legal certainty is essential for the rule of law, providing individuals and entities confidence that legal norms will not change arbitrarily.
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