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brief(4) (iou)



brief verb trans. [bri:f] M19.
[from BRIEF noun1.]
Reduce to the form of a legal brief; put into a brief. M19.
Give a brief to (a barrister), instruct by brief; retain as counsel in a suit. M19.
Instruct or inform thoroughly; give precise instructions to, esp. with regard to a military operation etc. M19.
briefing noun (a) the action of the verb; (b) a meeting for this: M19.