Instructions
/ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Detailed directions given by a judge to a jury regarding the laws applicable to the case.
The jury carefully considered the judge's instructions before deliberating.
- (n.) Orders or directives issued by a legal authority or official to guide conduct or procedure.
The lawyer followed the court's instructions during the trial.
Forms
- instruction
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'instructions' most commonly refers to judge-to-jury guidance or formal directives by authorities; clarity in specifying the issuing body aids precision.
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