Sufficiency
/səˈfɪʃənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being adequate to meet a particular need or standard in a legal context.
The evidence presented demonstrated the sufficiency required to support the claim.
Commentary
In legal drafting, 'sufficiency' often pertains to whether evidence or a pleading meets the minimal standards to proceed; it should be used precisely to avoid ambiguity.
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