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Noun
S:
(n)
brief
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legal brief
(a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case)
S:
(n)
brief
(a condensed written summary or abstract)
S:
(n)
briefs
,
Jockey shorts
((used in the plural) short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts))
Verb
S:
(v)
brief
(give essential information to someone)
"The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade"