Legitimate Aim
/ˈlɛdʒɪtɪmət eɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A lawful and justified objective pursued by a government, organization, or individual, particularly in contexts of restrictions on rights or freedoms.
The restriction on assembly was implemented to achieve a legitimate aim of public safety.
Forms
- legitimate aims
Related terms
Commentary
Used primarily in human rights and discrimination law to assess whether limitations on rights are justified; a clear identification of the legitimate aim is essential for proportionality analyses.
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