Self-Serving Framing
/ˌsɛlfˈsɜːrvɪŋ ˈfreɪmɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A rhetorical or cognitive strategy in legal or negotiation contexts where information is presented in a way that disproportionately favors one's own interests or perspective, often leading to biased interpretation.
The lawyer's self-serving framing of the facts influenced the jury's perception of the case.
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- self-serving framing
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Commentary
Self-serving framing often affects the persuasive dynamics in litigation and negotiation, and drafters should be mindful of how presentation of facts can invite bias.
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