Models
/ˈmɒdəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Simplified representations or frameworks used in legal analysis to illustrate, predict, or explain legal principles or systems.
The court employed various models to understand the impact of the new legislation.
- (n.) Physical or conceptual prototypes used as the basis for creating legal documents, procedures, or templates.
They provided a model contract to guide the drafting of agreements.
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- model
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "models" often refer to theoretical or practical tools aiding interpretation or application of law rather than merely physical representations.
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