irrelevant

irrelevant (i-rel-[schwa]-v[schwa]nt), adj.

1. (Of evidence) having no probative value; not tending to prove or disprove a matter in issue. — Also termed impertinent. Cf. IMMATERIAL. [Cases: Evidence 99. C.J.S. Evidence §§ 2–5, 197–199, 204, 206.]

2. (Of a pleaded allegation) having no substantial relation to the action, and will not affect the court’s decision. — irrelevance, n.

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译者Jerry，毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各种与政府调查与白领犯罪相关的法律文件。