Predictive Judgment
/ˌprɪdɪktɪv ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial or administrative decision forecasted based on preceding legal rules, precedents, or facts, often utilized in risk assessment or litigation strategy.
The lawyer relied on a predictive judgment to advise her client about the likely outcome of the lawsuit.
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- predictive judgments
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Commentary
Typically used in contexts emphasizing the anticipatory aspect of a judgment before it is formally rendered or in analytical legal frameworks.
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