Legal Methodology
/ˈliːɡəl ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒi/
Definitions
- (n.) The study and systematic analysis of the principles, rules, and processes employed in legal reasoning and decision-making.
His research focuses on legal methodology to improve judicial consistency.
- (n.) The set of techniques and methods used by lawyers and judges to interpret and apply the law.
Understanding legal methodology is essential for effective statutory interpretation.
Forms
- legal methodology
- legal methodologies
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Commentary
Legal methodology encompasses both theoretical and practical approaches to law interpretation and application, bridging abstract legal theory and concrete judicial practice.
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