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Definition brief in British English

brief noun

[countable] noun
/briːf/
1

official instructions to do a job, saying how it should be done

Example

His brief was to write a book on 'black holes' for the ordinary reader.

Example

We are confident we will meet all the requirements of the design brief.

Synonyms and related words
guidelines instructions briefing
2

a document giving the facts of a legal case

Synonyms and related words
affidavit article bail bond
3

a lawyer

Example

Williams asked to see his brief as soon as they arrived at the police station.

Synonyms and related words
advocate AG ambulance chaser
4

a legal case that is given to a lawyer, usually a barrister, to prepare and then argue in court

Example

Ryland felt somewhat uneasy about accepting the brief.

Synonyms and related words
action advocacy appeal
5

a short written account of something

Example

a news brief

Synonyms and related words
summary précis abstract
Definition brief in British English