Outlines
/ˈaʊt.laɪnz/
Definitions
- (n.) A preliminary summary or general plan of a legal document or argument, used to organize and clarify main points.
The attorney prepared detailed outlines before drafting the contract.
Forms
- outline
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Commentary
In legal drafting and litigation, outlines help structure complex documents and arguments but are not legally binding themselves.
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