Balancing test

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000661",
  "term": "Balancing test",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A judicial standard used to weigh competing interests or rights in a legal dispute, determining which interest should prevail. Courts apply this test to assess the reasonableness of a government action or regulation by comparing its benefits against its burdens or infringements on individual liberties. The outcome often depends on the specific facts and context of each case.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/balancing-test/"
}