Syllabus
/ˈsɪləbəs/
Definitions
- (n.) An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a legal course, lecture, or academic program, often used to guide study or instruction.
The professor distributed the syllabus on the first day of the law class.
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- syllabi
- syllabuses
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Commentary
In legal academia, a syllabus serves as a foundational guide for course content, ensuring clarity on subjects and materials to be addressed.
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