Legal AI glossary
Citation verification
Checking that a cited authority exists, applies on the relevant date and supports the proposition it is cited for.
What Citation verification means
Verifying a citation means more than confirming it exists. You check the text at an official source, the version in force on the date that matters, any words quoted, and whether the provision actually supports the point it is cited for.
Courts in England and Wales have said lawyers using AI for research must check it against authoritative sources, so citation verification is part of the professional duty rather than an optional extra.
In Consilena
Citations in Consilena open the provision from its official publisher with its jurisdiction, status and date, which makes the check quicker. It remains your check to make.
Frequently asked questions
What is Citation verification?
Checking that a cited authority exists, applies on the relevant date and supports the proposition it is cited for.
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