Perused
/pɪˈruːzd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of peruse; to have read or examined something, typically documents, thoroughly or carefully.
She perused the contract before signing.
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In legal contexts, 'perused' often implies a careful and attentive reading, though sometimes it can mean a casual glance; clarity in drafting helps avoid ambiguity.
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