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