Synthesis
/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The combination of legal principles or case law to form a coherent, unified doctrine or argument.
The lawyer presented a synthesis of precedents to support her case.
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In legal drafting, synthesis often refers to merging multiple rulings or statutes to establish a comprehensive interpretation.
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