Digests
/ˈdaɪdʒests/
Definitions
- (n.) Collections that summarize and categorize court decisions to facilitate legal research.
Lawyers often consult digests to find precedents relevant to their case.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'digests' typically refer to organized summaries of case law rather than biological processes.
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