Uniform System of Citation
/ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm ˈsɪstəm əv saɪˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A standardized format used primarily in American legal writing for citing legal documents and sources.
Law students often learn to use the Uniform System of Citation to format their legal briefs correctly.
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- uniform system of citation
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Commentary
The term often refers specifically to the Bluebook style, widely adopted for legal citations in the U.S., promoting consistency and clarity in legal documents.
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