Perusing
/pəˈruːzɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of carefully reading or examining legal documents or texts in detail.
The attorney spent hours perusing the contract before advising the client.
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- peruse
- perused
- peruses
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Commentary
In legal contexts, perusing implies a thorough and attentive reading, often used when drafting or vetting documents to uncover critical details.
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