To write a legal argument and submit it to a court.
To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.
Of short duration; happening quickly.
Concise; taking few words.
Occupying a small distance, area or spatial extent; short.
An answer to any action.
A writ summoning one to answer; an official letter or mandate.
A position of interest or advocacy.
An attorney's legal argument in written form for submission to a court.
A short news story or report.
A memorandum of points of fact or of law for use in conducting a case.
The material relevant to a case, delivered by a solicitor to the barrister who is counsel for the case.
A ticket of any type.
A letter patent, from proper authority, authorizing a collection or charitable contribution of money in churches, for any public or private purpose.
A barrister who is counsel for a party in a legal action.
underwear briefs.
To summon (someone) to or inform of a formal meeting or duty.
To notify or inform (someone, about something).
To caution or admonish (someone) against unwise or unacceptable behaviour.
To give warning.
To advise or order to go or stay away.
To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc.