Relevancy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɛlɪvənsi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Relevancy is a noun meaning (law, Scotland) Sufficiency (of a statement, claim etc.) to carry weight in law; legal pertinence.
Meaning
(law, Scotland) Sufficiency (of a statement, claim etc.) to carry weight in law; legal pertinence.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The degree to which a thing is relevant; relevance, applicability.
- (countable) A relevant thing.
Example Sentences
It is the malpractice of the courts to confine evidence and discussion to the bounds of apparent relevancy.
Word Forms
- relevancies
Synonyms for relevancy
Depending on context, synonyms include relevance.
Antonyms for relevancy
Common opposites include irrelevancy, irrelevance.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include relevance, pertinence, relevant, appropriateness, importance, meaningfulness.
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