Treatise
/ˈtriːtɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal and systematic written work on a particular legal subject.
The lawyer referenced a treatise on contract law to support her argument.
Forms
- treatises
Related terms
Commentary
Often used as authoritative secondary sources summarizing and analyzing legal principles.
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