abstract

Definition of "abstract"
  1. A summarized version of a document or record, like a condensed depiction of a legal judgment or title to property
How to use "abstract" in a sentence
  1. The lawyer provided an abstract of the contract to help his client understand it better.
  2. Before buying the house, they checked the abstract of title to ensure there were no liens.
  3. Instead of reading through the lengthy judgment, they opted for an abstract for convenience.

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