Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Legal settings refer to environments, such as courtrooms or legal proceedings, where laws and regulations are applied to resolve disputes, determine guilt or innocence, and administer justice.
Related terms
Due Process: The principle that ensures fair treatment and protection of individual rights within the legal system.
Precedent: Prior legal decisions that serve as examples for future cases with similar circumstances.
Burden of Proof: The responsibility placed on one party to provide sufficient evidence to support their claims or assertions in a legal case.