briefs (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbriːfs/

Definition

A short written statement of the facts and legal arguments in a case, submitted to a court.

Examples

• The attorneys filed their briefs before the oral arguments.

• The Supreme Court justices reviewed the briefs from both sides.

• He spent weeks preparing the legal briefs for the upcoming trial.

How to Use briefs

file a brief (collocation)

To officially submit a legal brief to a court. — "The lawyers will file their briefs by the end of the week."

prepare a brief (collocation)

To create or write a legal brief. — "She worked late into the night to prepare the brief."

give a brief (collocation)

To provide a short summary or set of instructions. — "The supervisor will give us a brief on the new procedures."

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