Resilience
/rɪˈzɪliəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The capacity of a legal entity, system, or framework to withstand and recover from disruptive events or stresses while maintaining its core functions.
The resilience of the contract law system was evident during the economic crisis, ensuring continued enforcement of agreements.
- (n.) The ability of an individual or organization subject to legal obligations to adapt and comply despite challenges or hardships.
Businesses demonstrated resilience by quickly adapting their compliance procedures in response to new regulations.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, resilience often relates to the robustness of laws, contracts, or institutions under pressure; clarity on the scope of resilience mitigates ambiguity in legal drafting.
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