Bright-line rule

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000785",
  "term": "Bright-line rule",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A clearly defined legal standard or test that is easily applied to a set of facts, without requiring subjective interpretation or balancing of competing interests. These rules aim to provide certainty and predictability in the law. An example is the rule that a contract for the sale of goods over a certain dollar amount must be in writing.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/bright-line-rule/"
}