Median
/ˈmiːdiən/
Definitions
- (n.) In property law, the strip of land dividing opposing lanes of traffic on a highway or street, used as a boundary or safety zone.
The city council authorized planting trees on the highway median to improve safety.
- (n.) In legal statistics or evidence, the middle value in a data set, used to analyze trends or damages.
The court considered the median income of the plaintiff group to determine appropriate compensation.
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In legal contexts, 'median' may refer either to a physical property feature or a statistical measure; clarity depends on contextual usage.
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