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bill of particulars

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A more detailed specification of the charges or claims set out in the papers initiating a lawsuit, as requested by the other party.

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  • noun law A written statement or specification of the particulars of the demand for which an action at law is brought, or of a defendant's set-off against such demand, furnished by one of the parties to the other, either voluntarily or in compliance with a judge's order for that purpose.
  • noun law A written statement or specification of the charges made against a defendant.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun the particular events to be dealt with in a criminal trial; advises the defendant and the court of the facts the defendant will be required to meet

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