Condenses
/kənˈdɛnsɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of condense, meaning to make something denser, more concise, or compact, often used in legal writing to refer to summarizing or abbreviating documents.
The attorney condenses the lengthy report into a brief summary for the court.
Forms
- condense
- condensed
- condensing
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'condenses' frequently refers to the act of summarizing lengthy texts to highlight essential points, aiding in clarity and brevity.
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