Strategic Behavior
/ˈstrætədʒɪk bɪˈheɪvjər/
Definitions
- (n.) Conduct by a party aimed at achieving long-term legal or business objectives, often anticipating the reactions of others in litigation, negotiation, or regulatory contexts.
The plaintiff's strategic behavior influenced settlement negotiations significantly.
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- strategic behavior
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Commentary
In legal drafting, strategic behavior often implies purposeful actions taken with a calculated anticipation of others' responses, distinguishing it from ad hoc or purely reactive conduct.
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