Legal Significance
/ˈliːɡəl sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of having importance or effect within the context of law and legal outcomes.
The court examined the legal significance of the contract clause before rendering its decision.
- (n.) The capacity of a fact or event to affect the rights, duties, or liabilities of parties under the law.
The testimony lacked legal significance because it did not pertain to any disputed element of the case.
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- legal significance
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Commentary
Legal significance often concerns whether particular facts or actions bear on legal rights or obligations; clarity in drafting helps distinguish legally significant provisions from mere factual details.
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