Legal Coding
/ˈliːɡəl ˈkoʊdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of translating complex legal texts, documents, or statutes into standardized codes or data formats for analysis, retrieval, or automation.
Legal coding enables efficient categorization and search of case law in electronic databases.
Forms
- legal coding
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Commentary
Legal coding often supports legal informatics and is crucial in e-discovery and compliance software.
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