Perusing

/pəˈruːzɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (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.

Forms

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  • peruses

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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