Segue
/ˈseɡweɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) A smooth, unobtrusive transition from one topic or section to another in legal argument or discourse.
The lawyer used a clever segue to connect the witness testimony to the closing argument.
Forms
- segue
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Commentary
In legal writing and oral argumentation, a well-executed segue helps maintain coherence and persuasiveness.
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