Outlines

/ˈaʊt.laɪnz/

Definitions

  1. (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

Commentary

In legal drafting and litigation, outlines help structure complex documents and arguments but are not legally binding themselves.

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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