case

Definitions of "case"
  1. Refers to a legal dispute, either civil or criminal, which is brought to a court for resolution
  2. Represents the set of facts, the path it took through the legal system, and the final decision in a legal action
  3. Describes the set of evidence and assertions made by one side in a court trial
  4. Means to examine or scrutinize an area with the intention to steal
How to use "case" in a sentence
  1. The details of the case were meticulously studied by the law students.
  2. In that case, the judge's ruling was considered groundbreaking because he interpreted a law in a novel way.
  3. The attorney gathered all necessary documents to present her case in court.

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