Mechanize
/ˈmɛkəˌnaɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) To equip or convert a process or system in a legal context to operate automatically or by mechanical means, often affecting evidence handling or document processing.
The court mandated to mechanize the filing system to improve case management efficiency.
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- mechanizes
- mechanized
- mechanizing
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Commentary
Used chiefly in administrative or procedural law contexts, mechanize indicates automation impacting legal processes, emphasizing adherence to due process rules.
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