Protected Interest
/ˈprəʊtɛktɪd ˈɪntrɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally recognized right or stake in property or a legal subject matter entitled to protection by law.
The plaintiff demonstrated a protected interest in the disputed property to justify the lawsuit.
- (n.) An interest safeguarded under specific statutes or constitutional provisions, preventing arbitrary infringement.
The court recognized the defendant's protected interest under the due process clause.
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Commentary
The term 'protected interest' frequently appears in constitutional and property law contexts; its recognition often determines standing or entitlement to legal remedies.
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