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closing argument

closing argument noun: the final speech delivered by each side's attorney at the end of a trial, summarizing key evidence and urging the judge or jury to rule in their client's favor.

Noun

closing argument (plural closing arguments)

  1. The final speech delivered by each side's attorney at the end of a trial, summarizing key evidence and urging the judge or jury to rule in their client's favor.

Forms of closing argument

pluralclosing arguments

Questions about closing argument

What does closing argument mean?
Closing argument means the final speech delivered by each side's attorney at the end of a trial, summarizing key evidence and urging the judge or jury to rule in their client's favor.
What part of speech is closing argument?
Closing argument is a noun.
What is the plural of closing argument?
The plural of closing argument is closing arguments.

Words near closing argument in the dictionary

  1. closeups
  2. closh
  3. closhey
  4. closin'
  5. closing
  6. closing argument
  7. closing arguments
  8. closing ceremonies
  9. closing ceremony
  10. closing cost
  11. closing costs

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