Final Argument
/ˈfaɪnəl ˈɑːrɡjumənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The concluding statement made by a party's attorney summarizing the case, evidence, and legal arguments before the court.
During the trial, the lawyer presented her final argument to persuade the jury in favor of her client.
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- final arguments
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Commentary
Final arguments are crucial for emphasizing key points and framing evidence persuasively; they follow the presentation of evidence and precede jury deliberation or judicial decision.
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