bifurcation
C2CEFR level
78/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister
Law noun
The splitting of proceedings so that issues such as jurisdiction or liability are heard separately.
The tribunal ordered bifurcation, hearing jurisdiction before turning to the merits.
Business noun
A division into two distinct branches, paths, or outcomes.
The scenario analysis identified a bifurcation in demand depending on whether regulators approved the new standard.
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