Screens
/skriːnz/
Definitions
- (n.) Physical or digital barriers used to protect privacy, display information, or limit access in legal settings.
The witness was shielded by screens during the trial to protect their identity.
- (v.) To examine or investigate individuals or materials for legal or security purposes.
Authorities screen all applicants for criminal backgrounds before issuing licenses.
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Commentary
As a noun, 'screens' often refers to physical or virtual barriers in legal privacy contexts; as a verb, it involves evaluating or vetting, commonly in regulatory or procedural law.
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