Contemporaneous
/kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/
Definitions
- (adj.) Existing or occurring in the same period of time.
The contemporaneous documents support the witness's testimony.
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Commentary
Typically used in legal contexts to emphasize actions or events that happen at the same time for evidentiary or procedural relevance.
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