Materials
/ˈmætɪəriəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) The physical substances or documents relevant to a legal case or transaction.
The lawyer reviewed all the materials before the trial.
- (adj.) Having significant importance or relevance to the matter at hand, especially in law or evidence.
The evidence provided was material to the court’s decision.
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- material
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Commentary
In legal contexts, materials often refer to tangible evidence or documents used in proceedings; 'material' as an adjective denotes significance or relevance to legal issues.
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