Legal Reporting

/ˈliːɡəl rɪˈpɔːrtɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The systematic process of recording and publishing judicial decisions and legal proceedings.
    Legal reporting ensures public access to court rulings and precedents.
  2. (n.) The act of creating official transcripts or summaries of courtroom testimony and arguments.
    The legal reporting team transcribed the entire trial for the record.

Forms

  • legal reporting

Commentary

Legal reporting often involves both publication of case law and real-time transcription; clarity about the context—whether formal law reporting or court transcript—is important in legal drafting.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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