Real-Time
/ˌriːəlˈtaɪm/
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- (adj.) Pertaining to processes or systems that occur instantly or with negligible delay, allowing immediate action or response.
The court relied on real-time transcription during the trial to ensure accurate records.
- (adv.) In a manner that happens instantaneously or immediately upon an event's occurrence.
Contracts were negotiated and executed in real-time during the mediation session.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'real-time' often denotes technology-enabled processes facilitating immediate capture or transmission of information, critical in hearings or electronic filings.
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