Casing
/ˈkeɪsɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal term referring to a written petition or statement of facts filed with a court to initiate or respond to a proceeding.
The attorney submitted the casing along with supporting evidence to commence the lawsuit.
- (n.) In intellectual property law, the protective outer covering or envelope for a patent application or document.
The patent application’s casing was carefully reviewed to ensure confidentiality.
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Commentary
Typically, 'casing' as a standalone legal term is rare; it may appear in procedural contexts referring to document envelopes or written filings, so distinguish it from the more common term 'case.'
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