Redirect
/rɪˈdɪrɛkt/
Definitions
- (v.) To send or guide a legal document, case, or communication to the appropriate place or person.
The court clerk redirected the petition to the appeals division.
- (n.) An instance or act of redirecting legal proceedings or correspondence.
The redirect of the claim saved time in the litigation process.
Forms
- redirects
- redirected
- redirecting
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Commentary
Often used in procedural contexts to ensure materials or cases reach the correct legal authority or venue.
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