Footnotes
/ˈfʊtˌnoʊts/
Definitions
- (n.) Notes at the bottom of a legal document page providing citations, explanations, or references.
The court opinion included extensive footnotes to support its legal reasoning.
Forms
- footnote
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Commentary
Footnotes are essential in legal writing for referencing authorities without disrupting the main text; drafters should ensure clarity and accuracy in citations.
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