opening argument
opening argument noun: in adversarial legal systems, a statement made by either party at the beginning of a trial or comparable factfinding proceeding, in which that party lays out their case, generally including the points of fact that they intend to demonstrate and to some degree indicating the rhetorical arguments for why they should prevail.
Noun
opening argument (plural opening arguments)
- In adversarial legal systems, a statement made by either party at the beginning of a trial or comparable factfinding proceeding, in which that party lays out their case, generally including the points of fact that they intend to demonstrate and to some degree indicating the rhetorical arguments for why they should prevail.
- Synonyms:
- opening statement, opening speech
Synonyms of opening argument
Forms of opening argument
| plural | opening arguments |
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Questions about opening argument
- What does opening argument mean?
- Opening argument means in adversarial legal systems, a statement made by either party at the beginning of a trial or comparable factfinding proceeding, in which that party lays out their case, generally including the points of fact that they intend to demonstrate and to some degree indicating the rhetorical arguments for why they should prevail.
- What part of speech is opening argument?
- Opening argument is a noun.
- What is the plural of opening argument?
- The plural of opening argument is opening arguments.
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