Screening Procedures

/ˈskriːnɪŋ prəˈsiːdʒərz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Procedures used to examine individuals, documents, or evidence to determine eligibility, compliance, or potential risk in legal and regulatory contexts.
    The screening procedures revealed discrepancies in the applicant’s background check.
  2. (n.) Standardized steps implemented before formal legal processes to assess claims or parties for admissibility or to prevent fraud.
    The court adopted screening procedures to filter out frivolous lawsuits early.

Forms

  • screening procedures

Commentary

Screening procedures often serve as gatekeeping mechanisms in legal contexts, emphasizing the importance of thorough and consistent criteria to prevent errors or abuse.

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