Word of the Week: Instruct

ByLouise Kulbicki November 1, 2017

Instruct (verb)

Definition: To instruct means to give information about legal proceedings which authorise the advocate to act.

Example: The solicitor instructed the barrister on the case.

This word features in Episode 20 of the Study Legal English Podcast.

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Word of the Week: Constitution
ByLouise Kulbicki September 5, 2018

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