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intermediate

laws that is applied to a statute involving classification of persons and that is more intensive than the rational basis test and not as severe as strict scrutiny [ review] [ scrutiny] in·ter·me·di·ate·ly adv

reasonable

that force was necessary for self-defense] d : commercially reasonable 2 : applying reason or logic ;broadly : rational [a mind] rea·son·able·ness n rea·son·ably adv

scrutiny

classification of persons under the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution see also intermediate, strict scrutiny compare rational basis test

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strict scrutiny

in order to determine if it is narrowly tailored to serve a compelling state interest see also intermediate, rational basis test

suspect class

not impact a suspect class or impinge upon a fundamental constitutional right will be upheld if it is rationally related to a legitimate government interest "Doe v. Poritz, 622 A.2d 367 (1995)"] called also protected class see

testimony

helps the factfinder understand or determine the facts at issue. Such testimony by a lay witness must be rationally based on his or her perception. A qualified expert witness may also give opinion testimony. The expert's opinion

demythologization

the restatement of a message as a religious one in rational terms

Fatality

The state of being fatal or proceeding from destiny invincible necessity superior to and independent of free and rational control

Sane

Being in a healthy condition not deranged acting rationally said of the mind

irrationality

The quality or state of being irrational absence of rationality

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