Yardsticks
/ˈjɑrdˌstɪks/
Definitions
- (n.) Standards or criteria used to measure or judge the performance, quality, or compliance of legal actions, policies, or decisions.
The court applied established yardsticks to evaluate the fairness of the contract terms.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'yardsticks' metaphorically refer to normative measures or benchmarks rather than physical measuring tools.
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