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1. brief

adjective. ['ˈbriːf'] of short duration or distance.

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  • brief (English)
  • brief (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • brevis (Latin)

2. brief

adjective. ['ˈbriːf'] concise and succinct.

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  • brief (English)
  • brief (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • brevis (Latin)

3. brief

noun. ['ˈbriːf'] a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case.

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  • brief (English)
  • brief (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • brevis (Latin)

4. brief

adjective. ['ˈbriːf'] (of clothing) very short.

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  • brief (English)
  • brief (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • brevis (Latin)

5. brief

verb. ['ˈbriːf'] give essential information to someone.

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  • brief (English)
  • brief (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • brevis (Latin)

6. brief

noun. ['ˈbriːf'] a condensed written summary or abstract.

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  • brief (English)
  • brief (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • brevis (Latin)
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