summation

Definition of "summation"
  1. The last argument a lawyer presents in a trial to persuade the judge or jury about their client's case
How to use "summation" in a sentence
  1. In his summation, the defense attorney highlighted the lack of evidence against his client.
  2. The prosecutor's powerful summation left a strong impression on the jury.
  3. The attorney's summation summarized their client's case and called for a just verdict.

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