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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A more detailed specification of the charges or claims set out in the papers initiating a lawsuit, as requested by the other party.
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- noun law A written statement or
specification of the particulars of thedemand for which anaction at law is brought, or of adefendant's set-off against such demand, furnished by one of the parties to the other, either voluntarily or in compliance with a judge'sorder for that purpose. - noun law A written statement or specification of the
charges made against a defendant.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the particular events to be dealt with in a criminal trial; advises the defendant and the court of the facts the defendant will be required to meet
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