Minute
/ˈmɪnɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A written record summarizing the proceedings and decisions of a meeting.
The secretary prepared the minutes of the board meeting.
- (adj.) Precise or detailed; very small and exact.
The contract included minute details about the obligations of each party.
Forms
- minutes
- minut
- minuted
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "minutes" typically refer to formal, concise records of meetings rather than the informal use denoting brief notes.
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