Representativeness
/ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈtætɪvnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of accurately reflecting or standing in for a group, principle, or constituency in legal contexts, especially in representative bodies or sample selection.
The representativeness of the jury was challenged due to its lack of diversity.
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- representativeness
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Commentary
Representativeness often underpins legitimacy in legal procedures, such as jury selection or legislative bodies, requiring careful assessment of demographic or conceptual alignment.
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