Methodology
/ˌmɛθəˈdɑːlədʒi/
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- (n.) A system of methods used in legal research, analysis, or the application of law.
The attorney outlined the methodology for reviewing precedent cases.
- (n.) The principles guiding the interpretation and implementation of legal rules and procedures.
Judicial methodology influences how statutes are construed by courts.
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In legal contexts, methodology often refers to structured approaches to research and interpretation; clarity in specifying the methodological framework strengthens legal arguments.
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