Magnitude
/ˈmæɡnɪˌtjuːd/
Definitions
- (n.) The extent, size, or importance of something in a legal context, often relating to damages, influence, or the scale of an operation.
The magnitude of the damages awarded reflected the severity of the defendant’s conduct.
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- magnitudes
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Commentary
Magnitude is commonly used to describe the quantitative or qualitative scale of legal elements such as damages or influence, important for assessing legal consequences or decisions.
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