Synthesis

/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/

Definitions

  1. (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.

Commentary

In legal drafting, synthesis often refers to merging multiple rulings or statutes to establish a comprehensive interpretation.

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