# relevancy

/ˈɹɛɫəvənsi/ (US) · /ɹˈɛlɪvənsi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/relevancy
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The lawyer questioned the relevancy of the witness's testimony.
- The judge ruled that the documents were not relevant to the current case, so they had no legal relevancy.
- 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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