Outline
/ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) A general plan or summary showing the main points of a subject or document.
The lawyer prepared an outline of the contract terms.
- (v.) To summarize or give the main points of something in a structured form.
The judge asked the attorney to outline the key evidence.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, an outline helps organize complex information clearly before full text preparation.
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