Compendia
/ˌkɒmˈpɛndɪə/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of compendium; concise collections or summaries of laws, legal rules, or principles.
The lawyer consulted several compendia to prepare the case briefs.
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- compendium
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Commentary
Used primarily as the plural of compendium, especially in legal contexts referring to summarized collections of legal texts or precedents.
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