Ratios
/ˈreɪʃi.oʊz/
Definitions
- (n.) Quantitative relationships between two or more legal factors or elements used to evaluate or interpret legal principles or outcomes.
The court analyzed the ratios of damages awarded to ensure fairness.
- (n.) In contractual or financial law, numerical comparisons such as debt-to-equity ratios that may impact legal obligations or rights.
The lender reviewed the borrower's financial ratios before approving the loan.
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Commentary
Ratios in legal contexts often refer to comparative quantities essential for judicial analysis or financial assessments within contracts and torts.
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