Journal
/ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A daily record of legal proceedings or transactions.
The court clerk recorded each testimony in the journal.
- (n.) A periodical publication containing legal articles, cases, or commentary.
She published her article in a well-known law journal.
Forms
- journals
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Commentary
In legal contexts, a journal often serves as an official, chronological account crucial for evidence and review.
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