nounπShareA writ summoning one to answer to any action."The judge issued briefs ordering the witness to appear in court next week. "lawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn answer to any action."My teacher asked for briefs on the recent project; everyone needed to explain their role. "actionoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA memorandum of points of fact or of law for use in conducting a case."The lawyer reviewed the briefs before the important court hearing. "lawwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) A position of interest or advocacy."The student presented several briefs on the importance of recycling during the environmental club meeting. "positionpoliticsgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn attorney's legal argument in written form for submission to a court."The lawyer presented briefs to the judge supporting her client's appeal. "lawwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(English law) The material relevant to a case, delivered by a solicitor to the barrister who tries the case."The solicitor delivered the briefs to the barrister, outlining all the evidence in the case. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short news story or report."We got a news brief."mediastorycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the plural) undershorts briefs."I wear boxers under trousers but for sports I usually wear a brief."wearbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA summary, prΓ©cis or epitome; an abridgement or abstract."The teacher distributed brief summaries of the chapter, called briefs, to help students review for the test. "writingcommunicationinfoabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA letter patent, from proper authority, authorizing a collection or charitable contribution of money in churches, for any public or private purpose."The church issued briefs authorizing a collection for the new school playground. "governmentreligionaidcommunicationwritingorganizationfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(slang) A ticket of any type."My friend got a speeding briefs, so he had to pay a fine. "entertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power."The U.S. president was briefed on the military coup and its implications on African stability."communicationgovernmentbusinessorganizationmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo write a legal argument and submit it to a court."The lawyer briefed the judge on the evidence supporting their client's claim. "lawwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading