Law Report
/ˈlɔː rɪˌpɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A published report of a judicial decision, summarizing facts, legal issues, rulings, and reasoning to serve as precedent.
The lawyer cited the law report to support her argument in court.
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- law reports
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Commentary
Law reports are essential in common law systems for referencing authoritative decisions; precise citation is critical for legal drafting and argumentation.
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