Unreasonableness
/ˌʌnrizənəˈbɪlnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being unreasonable, especially in a legal context where a decision, action, or belief lacks a rational basis or justification.
The court found the administrative decision was invalid due to its unreasonableness.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'unreasonableness' often denotes a threshold for review of decisions, particularly in administrative law, emphasizing lack of justification or logic.
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