Reasonableness
Definitions
- (n.) The quality of being fair, sensible, and appropriate under the circumstances, often used as a standard in law to judge conduct or decisions.
The court assessed the reasonableness of the defendant's actions in the context of the situation.
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Commentary
Used primarily as a legal standard to evaluate behavior and decisions; often context-dependent and fact-specific.
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