Prognostication
/ˌprɑːɡnɑːstɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of foretelling future legal outcomes or trends based on existing laws and precedents.
The judge's prognostication about the case's appeal prospects guided the parties' settlement discussions.
Forms
- prognostications
See also
Commentary
In legal contexts, prognostication involves informed prediction rather than mere speculation, often relying on precedent and statutory interpretation.
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