Illumination
/ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of providing explanatory notes or commentary to clarify a legal text or statutory provision.
The judge's illumination of the statute helped clarify its ambiguous language.
- (n.) The process of shedding light upon a subject, often metaphorically referring to revealing or explaining legal principles or facts.
The legal scholar's illumination of the case highlighted its broader constitutional implications.
Forms
- illuminations
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Commentary
In legal writing, 'illumination' typically refers to explanatory commentary that aids in understanding complex texts; it differs from mere annotation by emphasizing clarity and insight.
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