Logic
/ˈlɒdʒɪk/
Definitions
- (n.) The science or study of reasoning principles and inference rules.
Legal arguments must be grounded in sound logic to be persuasive.
- (n.) The formal framework or principles governing valid reasoning in a legal context.
The judge applied strict logic to derive the conclusion from the facts.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarity in logic helps avoid ambiguous interpretations and supports valid conclusions.
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