Support Test
/ˈsʌpɔrt tɛst/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal standard used to determine whether sufficient evidence exists to support a conclusion or decision, often applied in judicial or administrative review.
The court applied the support test to evaluate the sufficiency of the evidence presented.
- (n.) A principle in family law assessing the adequacy of financial or other support obligations.
The judge used the support test to decide the appropriate child support amount.
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Commentary
The support test varies by context; in evidentiary matters, it gauges evidence sufficiency, while in family law, it relates to financial support adequacy.
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