Peruse
/pɪˈruːz/
Definitions
- (v.) To read or examine something carefully and thoroughly.
She perused the contract before signing it.
- (v.) To read or glance over something in a casual or cursory manner (less common).
He perused the newspaper while waiting.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'peruse' typically implies careful reading rather than casual glancing; clarify context to avoid ambiguity.
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