Compress
/kəmˈprɛs/
Definitions
- (v.) To reduce in size or volume, often referring to evidence or documents in legal contexts to consolidate or summarize information.
The attorney compressed the case files to include only the most relevant documents.
- (v.) To abridge or shorten a text or argument while preserving key legal points.
The judge requested that the legal brief be compressed to focus on the principal issues.
Forms
- compresses
- compressed
- compressing
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Commentary
In legal drafting and procedure, 'compress' often implies reducing complexity or volume without losing essential meaning, useful for managing extensive evidence or documents.
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