Sequence of Events

/ˈsiːkwəns əv ɪˈvɛnts/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An ordered series of actions or occurrences relevant in establishing facts, causation, or liability in legal proceedings.
    The court examined the sequence of events leading up to the contract breach.

Commentary

In legal context, the sequence of events is crucial for establishing causation and liability; precise chronology often aids in reconstructing factual narratives for adjudication.

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