Diaries

/ˈdaɪəriz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Plural of diary, referring to a book or record where daily events, observations, or transactions are logged, often used as evidence in legal proceedings.
    The defendant’s diaries were submitted as evidence to establish the timeline of events.

Forms

  • diary

Commentary

In legal contexts, diaries often serve as contemporaneous records and can be crucial in proving intent or chronology.

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