Relevance
/ˈrɛl.ə.vəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand, especially in legal evidence.
The judge ruled that the documents lacked relevance to the case.
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Commentary
Relevance is a foundational concept in evidence law that determines whether information should be considered by the trier of fact.
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