Root Cause Analysis
/ˈruːt kɔːz əˈnæləsɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A systematic process used in legal and regulatory contexts to identify the fundamental cause of a problem, incident, or non-compliance.
The attorney recommended performing a root cause analysis to determine why the contract breach occurred.
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Commentary
In legal drafting and investigation, root cause analysis helps clarify underlying issues beyond surface-level symptoms, often informing liability and remedial strategies.
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