brief
/bɹiːf/noun
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A writ summoning one to answer to any action.
An answer to any action.
A memorandum of points of fact or of law for use in conducting a case.
(by extension) A position of interest or advocacy.
verb
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To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.
Example: The U.S. president was briefed on the military coup and its implications on African stability.
To write a legal argument and submit it to a court.
adjective
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Of short duration; happening quickly.
Example: Her reign was brief but spectacular.
Concise; taking few words.
Example: His speech of acceptance was brief but moving.
Occupying a small distance, area or spatial extent; short.
Example: Her skirt was extremely brief but doubtless cool.
Rife; common; prevalent.
adverb
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Briefly.
Soon; quickly.