Link Analysis

/ˈlɪŋk əˌnælɪsɪs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The process of identifying relationships and connections between entities, such as individuals, organizations, or transactions, to uncover patterns relevant in legal investigations.
    The prosecution used link analysis to demonstrate the association between the defendant and the crime syndicate.

Forms

  • link analyses

Commentary

Link analysis is commonly employed in legal contexts such as criminal law and compliance to map complex relationships; precise labeling of nodes and links is crucial for effective legal argumentation.

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