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/ˈleɪtɪst/
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- (adj.) Referring to the most recent or up-to-date version of a legal document, statute, or case.
The lawyer cited the latest amendment to the contract during the negotiation.
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Often used to emphasize the currency or relevancy of a legal text, especially in dynamic areas like statutory law or regulatory rules.
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