Academic Exercise

/ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A task or assignment performed primarily to demonstrate or practice skills without creating legal rights or obligations.
    The mock trial was an academic exercise designed to help students understand courtroom procedures.

Forms

  • academic exercises

Commentary

Typically used in legal education contexts to distinguish practical learning activities from binding legal acts.

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