Trade-Off
/ˈtreɪdˌɔf/
Definitions
- (n.) A situation involving a balance between two conflicting legal interests or policies where gaining one may result in losing another.
The court recognized a trade-off between individual privacy and national security interests.
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- trade-offs
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Commentary
In legal contexts, a trade-off often arises in constitutional and administrative law when courts must balance competing rights or policy goals.
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