Legal Knowledge Representation
/ˈliːɡəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ ˌreprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The systematic encoding and structuring of legal knowledge into formal representations to support automated reasoning, legal inference, or decision-making.
Legal knowledge representation enables AI systems to analyze statutes and case law effectively.
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- legal knowledge representation
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Commentary
Legal knowledge representation is foundational in AI and legal informatics, requiring precise modeling of complex normative concepts and interpretive rules.
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