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oral argument [1 record]

Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rules of Court
DEF

An advocate's spoken presentation before a court (esp. an appellate court) supporting or opposing the legal relief at issue.

CONT

The oral advocacy of a client's cause in court, by his barrister or counsel... This is a popular, rather than a technical use.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Règles de procédure
DEF

Discours prononcé à l'audience par le procureur d'une partie.

OBS

Exposé verbal, à l'audience, des prétentions et arguments des parties.

OBS

plaidoirie orale : «orale» est redondant.

OBS

plaidoyer : terme parfois employé en procédure civile, pour désigner l'acte de procédure produit par le défendeur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Reglamento procesal
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