Legal Justification
/ˈliːɡəl ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legitimate ground or reason recognized by law that justifies an act or decision, especially as a defense in legal proceedings.
The defendant provided legal justification for the contract breach due to fraud.
- (n.) A doctrine or principle establishing the lawful basis for governmental or official actions or policies.
The new regulation was challenged for lacking legal justification under administrative law.
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- legal justifications
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Commentary
Legal justification often serves as a defense that negates liability by establishing that an otherwise wrongful act was lawful under the circumstances.
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