oral argument

Noun

Meaning

oral argument (plural oral arguments)

(law) A portion of a legal proceeding wherein the attorneys present their argument by speaking directly to the judge and answering the judge's questions.

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Examples

Oral argument in the courts Dr Alberico Gentili (1552-1608), one of the best known lawyers of the Renaissance. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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