Ripple Effect
/ˈrɪp.əl ɪˌfɛkt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal principle describing the indirect consequences of a judgment or statute extending beyond the immediate parties or issues.
The court acknowledged the ripple effect of the ruling on future contract disputes.
Forms
- ripple effects
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Commentary
Often considered when assessing secondary legal impacts, especially in balancing policy or precedent implications.
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