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relevancy

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹɛɫəvənsi// UK //ɹˈɛlɪvənsi// rel·e·van·cy

n. the quality of being connected to what is happening now or to a specific situation. In a legal context, it means how closely a piece of evidence or information relates to the case being discussed.

n. the quality of being directly connected to or appropriate for a particular situation or subject. In legal contexts, it refers to the logical connection between a fact or piece of evidence and the matter at issue.


SIMPLE

The lawyer questioned the relevancy of the witness's testimony.

CONTEXTUAL

The judge ruled that the documents were not relevant to the current case, so they had no legal relevancy.

COMPLEX

While the historical background was interesting, the defense argued that its relevancy to the specific charges of fraud was minimal and served only to confuse the jury.

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From relevant + -cy.

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