Panel Report
/ˈpænəl rɪˌpɔrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal written decision or findings issued by an arbitral or dispute resolution body after reviewing evidence and arguments.
The WTO issued a panel report concluding that the trade measures violated international agreements.
- (n.) The documented outcome prepared by a judicial or quasi-judicial panel following a hearing or trial.
The panel report summarized the tribunal's analysis and ruling on the disputed patent.
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- panel report
- panel reports
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Commentary
Typically formal and authoritative, panel reports are central to dispute resolution contexts, such as international trade law. They document findings but differ from final court judgments.
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