closing argument

noun

The final speech delivered by each side's attorney at the end of a trial, summarizing key evidence and urging the judge or jury to rule in their client's favor.

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Meanings

nounclosing argument (plural closing arguments)

plural closing arguments

  1. lawThe final speech delivered by each side's attorney at the end of a trial, summarizing key evidence and urging the judge or jury to rule in their client's favor.
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APA

closing argument. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/closing%20argument

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“closing argument.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/closing%20argument. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “closing argument,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/closing%20argument.

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