Storylines

/ˈstɔːrilaɪnz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Narrative frameworks or sequences of events used in legal contexts to explain case facts and strategy.
    The attorney crafted compelling storylines to persuade the jury.

Forms

  • storyline

Commentary

In legal writing and advocacy, 'storylines' help organize facts persuasively; clarity in their construction aids in effective argumentation.

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