RELIANCE

To depend upon the statement or action of another as if genuine and true. … [Read more...] about RELIANCE

Having relevancy or a reasonable connection with the matter in issue or at trial. Having probative value. That which is applicable to the issue and which ought to be received; the phrase is used in opposition to irrelevant evidence, which is that which is not so applicable, and which must be rejected. … [Read more...] about RELEVANT EVIDENCE

Applying to the matter in question; affording something to the purpose. In Scotch law, good in law, legally sufficient; as, a "relevant" plea or defense. Relevant evidence. See Evidence. … [Read more...] about RELEVANT

As a quality of evidence, "relevancy" means applicability to the issue joined. Relevancy is that which conduces to the proof of a pertinent hypothesis; a pertinent hypothesis being one which, if sustained, would logically influence the issue. Whart Ev. … [Read more...] about RELEVANCY

In old English law. Banishment for a time only. Co. Litt 133. … [Read more...] about RELEGATION