Legal Consistency
/ˈliːɡəl kənˈsɪstənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The principle that laws, legal decisions, or regulations should be uniform and free from contradictions to ensure fairness and predictability in the legal system.
Judges strive to maintain legal consistency to uphold the rule of law across cases.
Forms
- legal consistencies
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Commentary
Legal consistency is fundamental to legal reasoning and adjudication, promoting fairness and reducing arbitrary rulings.
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