Cases
/ˈkeɪsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Judicial proceedings or controversies brought before a court for adjudication.
The lawyer prepared for several cases scheduled for the upcoming trial.
- (n.) Instances or examples of legal disputes or matters to be decided.
There are numerous cases of intellectual property infringement pending in this jurisdiction.
Forms
- case
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Commentary
Plural of case; generally used to denote multiple judicial matters or disputes under legal consideration.
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