Persuasiveness
/pərˈsweɪsɪvnəs/
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- (n.) The quality or state of being able to convince others through argument or reasoning, often influencing judgments or decisions in legal contexts.
The persuasiveness of the attorney's closing argument contributed significantly to the jury's verdict.
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In legal drafting and analysis, persuasiveness relates to how effectively a legal argument or evidence convinces a court or tribunal. Distinguish between persuasive authority (not binding) and binding authority.
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