Periodical
/ˌpɪr.iˈɑː.dɪ.kəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A publication issued at regular intervals, often containing legal updates, case reports, or scholarly articles relevant to law.
The lawyer referred to the latest periodical for recent case law developments.
- (adj.) Occurring or appearing at regular intervals of time, especially regarding reports or publications in the legal field.
The court publishes a periodical report on newly enacted statutes every quarter.
Forms
- periodical
- periodicals
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Commentary
In legal contexts, periodicals often serve as authoritative sources for current legal research and case annotations.
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