Legal Fiction Definition

noun
The assumption by the law that a particular assertion is true (even though it may not be) in order to support the functioning of a legal rule.
Webster's New World Law

An assumption, not necessarily true, made by a court in order to apply a legal rule.

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Noun

Singular:
legal fiction
Plural:
legal-fictions

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