Journals
/ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Official records or diaries of court proceedings or legal transactions.
The clerk recorded the motions in the court journals.
- (n.) Periodical publications containing scholarly legal articles, case analyses, and commentary.
She submitted her article to one of the leading legal journals.
Forms
- journal
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'journals' commonly refer either to official court records or to scholarly law publications; clarity depends on usage.
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