Situating
/ˈsɪtʃuˌeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of situate; the act of placing or establishing something within a particular context or environment, especially for legal analysis or contextual interpretation.
The lawyer is situating the case within the broader regulatory framework to argue its implications.
Forms
- situate
- situated
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Commentary
Used chiefly as a present participle form, 'situating' aides in describing the positioning or contextual placement of facts or legal principles within a framework or narrative.
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