Presumption of Infallibility
/ˌprɛzəm(p)ˈpʃən əv ɪnˌfælɪˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal or doctrinal assumption that a particular person or institution cannot be wrong in a specific context, often applied to judicial decisions or authoritative statements.
The court's presumption of infallibility in its rulings means its decisions are rarely overturned on appeal.
Forms
- presumption of infallibility
- presumptions of infallibility
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Commentary
Use with caution as it implies near-absolute trustworthiness, often contested in legal argumentation and interpretation.
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