briefing

Definition of briefing in English English dictionary: A presentation of information or instruction; the meeting at which it is presented
Today's briefing of the press.; Present participle of brief; A short and concise summary of a situation
The president received a briefing on the situation before going to the press conference.; 1) the giving of preparatory instructions, information or advice; 2) a meeting at which such instructions, information or advice is presented; 3) a briefing document is one which contains such instructions, information or advice; Held immediately before the start of each class to enable the judge to announce the course time, identify the start/finish points and any special requirements for the course In special classes any variation from standard marking must be explained; Discussing how you will implement plans for the next shift or deal with an incident; A general overview of an operation (CIMS); A briefing is a meeting at which information or instructions are given to people, especially before they do something. They're holding a press briefing tomorrow Security staff did not then receive any briefing before they started each shift. see also brief. information or instructions that you get before you have to do something; Typically the process of orienting data collection personnel (interviewers) on a new project; A meeting held by the Director for the purpose of giving instructions, and attended by competitors, officials and observers See GENERAL BRIEFING and TASK BRIEFINGS; A meeting in which a client and researcher discuss the client's information needs so that the most appropriate research methodology can be recommended; detailed instructions, as for a military operation; {i} summarizing; reporting
briefing note: a short paper that quickly and effectively informs a decision maker about an issue
briefing for reporters: statement issued to the media for publication or broadcast
briefing officer: officer who provides reports on activities
President's Daily Briefing: Intelligence information from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) provided to the President of the United States every morning, to bring attention to pertinent information about international affairs
brief: Concise; taking few words
brief: Occupying a small distance, area or spatial extent; short
On the beach he always wore a straw hat with a red band and a brief pair of leopard print trunks.
brief: A summary, précis or epitome; an abridgement or abstract
A survey of their follie, a briefe of their barbarisme.
brief: A short news story or report
brief: An attorney's legal argument in written form for submission to a court
brief: Of short duration; happening quickly
brief: To make an abstract or abridgment of; to shorten; as, to brief pleadings
brief: {a} short, concise, narrow, common, rise
brief: {n} short extract or instructions, letters patent
brief: The papers provided to the barrister by the solicitor in order for the barrister to perform the required service The brief usually contains a memorandum from the solicitor advising what service is required For example, it may be a brief to appear or a brief to advise or a brief to draft court documents
brief: Soon; quickly
brief: Concise; terse; succinct
brief: Written arguments prepared by an attorney that are presented to a court
brief: Lawyer's written presentation of statutory and case law to support client's case
brief: A written document that outlines a party's legal arguments in a case
brief: Of short duration or distance
brief: To write a legal argument and submit it to a court
brief: a paper written by a lawyer to serve as a basis for his or her later oral argument to the court Its use is largely to inform the court of the lawyer's argument, authorities on questions of law, and desired interpretation of the case
brief: Men's or women's underpants can be referred to as briefs. A bra and a pair of briefs lay on the floor
brief: Briefly
brief: Short in duration
brief: A "brief" is a written statement prepared a lawyer and submitted to an appellate court before oral arguments It contains a summary of the facts of the case, the pertinent laws, and an argument of how the law applies to the facts supporting counsel’s position Generally, a lawyer will argue that the lower court judge made mistakes when ruling on objections and that those mistakes were prejudicial and that the lawyer’s client should be given a new trial A brief can also be a summary of a published opinion of a case prepared by a law student who is studying the opinion in law school
brief: An epitome
brief: A legal document, prepared by an attorney, which presents the law and facts supporting his or her client
brief: A written statement that each side gives the court to say why the court should decide that they are right
brief: concise and succinct; "covered the matter in a brief statement"
brief: A writ issuing from the chancery, directed to any judge ordinary, commanding and authorizing that judge to call a jury to inquire into the case, and upon their verdict to pronounce sentence
brief: {f} make a summary; give a report
brief: Concise
brief: A written document in which a party states what the party believes are the facts of the case and argues how the law should be applied
brief: Rife; common; prevalent
brief: (of clothing) very short; "an abbreviated swimsuit"; "a brief bikini"
brief: A written argument submitted to the court by counsel setting forth facts and/or law supporting his or her client's case
brief: To knowledgeably summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power
brief: A short, legless undergarment; briefs
brief: to give concise preparatory instructions, information or advice
brief: A written statement prepared by one side in a lawsuit to explain to the court its view of the facts of a case and the applicable law
brief: of short duration or distance; "a brief stay in the country"; "in a little while"; "it's a little way away
brief: a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
brief: emphasis You can describe a period of time as brief if you want to emphasize that it is very short. For a few brief minutes we forgot the anxiety and anguish. long
brief: This word is applied also to a statement of the heads or points of a law argument
brief: An attorneys legal argument in written form for submission to a court
brief: Written argument that supports a case; usually contains a statement of facts and a discussion of law
brief: a specification listing tasks to be addressed or undertaken in a specific context
brief: Something that is brief lasts for only a short time. She once made a brief appearance on television This time their visit is brief. = fleeting lengthy
brief: Written instructions to a Barrister, to appear and present a party's case before a Court Distinct from Instructions to Counsel which are forwarded from Counsel to settle pleadings and to advise on evidence or in conference
brief: a document specifying tasks to be addressed or undertaken in a specific context
brief: If someone briefs you, especially about a piece of work or a serious matter, they give you information that you need before you do it or consider it. A Defense Department spokesman briefed reporters The Prime Minister has been briefed by her parliamentary aides. = fill in
brief: A written or printed document, prepared by counsel to serve as the basis for an argument upon a cause in an appellate court, and usually filed for the information of the court It embodies the point of law which the counsel desires to establish, together with the arguments and authorities upon which he rests his contention
brief: of short duration or distance; "a brief stay in the country"; "in a little while"; "it's a little way away"
brief: An abridgment or concise statement of a client's case, made out for the instruction of counsel in a trial at law
brief: See Breve, n
brief: A letter patent, from proper authority, authorizing a collection or charitable contribution of money in churches, for any public or private purpose
brief: a condensed written summary or abstract
brief: {s} short
brief: If someone gives you a brief, they officially give you responsibility for dealing with a particular thing. customs officials with a brief to stop foreign porn coming into Britain. = responsibility see also briefer, briefing
brief: You can say in brief to indicate that you are about to say something in as few words as possible or to give a summary of what you have just said. In brief, take no risks
brief: a condensed written summary or abstract a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case give essential information to someone; "The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade"
brief: A lawyer's written statement of a client's case filed in court It usually contains a summary of the facts in the case, the pertinent laws, and an argument of how the law applies to the facts supporting the client's position
brief: The terms of understanding between you and, say your advertising agency on a particular job My advice is to put it in writing! This process firstly imposes on you the discipline of thinking about what is required and actually writing it down; secondly, if there are problems - then you are covered by the brief
brief: give essential information to someone; "The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade"
brief: A written argument by counsel arguing a case, which contains a summary of the facts of the case, pertinent laws, and an argument of how the law applies to the fact situation Also called a memorandum of law
brief: {i} abstract, summary, concise report; instructions
brief: A short concise writing or letter; a statement in few words
brief: A writ; a breve
brief: A brief speech or piece of writing does not contain too many words or details. In a brief statement, he concentrated entirely on international affairs Write a very brief description of a typical problem. = short
brief: A written summary of relevant facts, applicable law, and reasons why a party contends the case should be decided in that party's favor
brief: If you are brief, you say what you want to say in as few words as possible. Now please be brief -- my time is valuable = succinct
brief: A written statement submitted by the lawyer for each side in a case that explains to the judges why they should decide the case or a particular part of a case in favor of that lawyer's client
brief: Written statement explaining facts of case and laws that apply
brief: A written or printed document prepared by counsel to file in court, usually setting forth both facts and law in support of a party's position in a case See also, cross-references 1, 2 and 3
brief: prolonged
briefings: plural of briefing