Significance
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality of having legal or evidential importance or consequence.
The significance of the contract terms was debated in court.
- (n.) The degree to which something affects the rights, duties, or obligations under the law.
The ruling established the significance of precedent in similar cases.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'significance' often relates to how much weight or impact a fact, evidence, or action has on a legal decision.
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