briefs

/bɹiːfs/

noun

1
A writ summoning one to answer to any action.
2
An answer to any action.
3
A memorandum of points of fact or of law for use in conducting a case.
4
(by extension) A position of interest or advocacy.
5
An attorney's legal argument in written form for submission to a court.
6
(English law) The material relevant to a case, delivered by a solicitor to the barrister who tries the case.
7
A short news story or report.
“We got a news brief.”
8
(usually in the plural) undershorts briefs.
“I wear boxers under trousers but for sports I usually wear a brief.”
9
A summary, précis or epitome; an abridgement or abstract.
10
A letter patent, from proper authority, authorizing a collection or charitable contribution of money in churches, for any public or private purpose.
11
(slang) A ticket of any type.

1
To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.
“The U.S. president was briefed on the military coup and its implications on African stability.”
2
To write a legal argument and submit it to a court.

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