Rule-Based System
/ˈruːlˌbeɪst ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A computerized system that applies predetermined legal rules to facts to generate legal outcomes or advice.
The law firm used a rule-based system to automate contract compliance review.
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- rule-based system
- rule-based systems
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Commentary
Rule-based systems in law encapsulate codified rules and are foundational in legal AI; drafters should distinguish them from case-based or statistical models.
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