Standards
/ˈstændərdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Official criteria or rules established by authority for measuring quality, value, or practice.
The contract complies with the industry standards for safety.
- (n.) Principles or norms recognized in case law or statute to guide judicial decisions.
The court applied the reasonable person standard to determine negligence.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, standards often function as benchmarks for compliance or judgment, distinct from mere guidelines; drafting should clarify whether standards are mandatory or advisory.
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