Footnote
/ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/
Definitions
- (n.) A note placed at the bottom of a page providing additional information or citation related to the main text.
The footnote clarified the source of the legal precedent cited.
Forms
- footnotes
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Commentary
In legal documents, footnotes are often used to cite authorities without interrupting the main text's flow.
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