Likelihood
/ˈlaɪklihʊd/
Definitions
- (n.) The probability or chance that a particular event will occur, often used in legal contexts such as evidence evaluation or risk assessment.
The judge considered the likelihood of the defendant's presence at the crime scene when assessing the evidence.
- (n.) A factor in tort and contract law assessing the probability that harm or loss will result from certain actions or omissions.
The likelihood of harm influenced the court's determination of negligence.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'likelihood' often informs standards of proof and assessments of risk, requiring precise quantification or contextual explanation to avoid ambiguity.
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