Restatement of the Law
/ˌrɛstəˈtɪtmənt əv ðə lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal treatise synthesizing and clarifying common law principles to guide courts and practitioners.
The Restatement of the Law provides influential guidelines on tort and contract interpretation.
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- restatement of the law
- restatements of the law
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Commentary
Used primarily in American law, Restatements are not binding but highly persuasive in court opinions and legal argumentation.
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