marginal citation
[ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəl saɪˈteɪʃən]
nounpl: marginal citations
citação marginal
1. A reference or citation placed in the margin of a text, document, or legal document, typically referring to related laws, precedents, or sources
The court document included marginal citations to relevant constitutional articles.
O documento judicial incluía citações marginais para artigos constitucionais relevantes.
2. In legal contexts, a notation in the margin of legislation or case law that refers to other legal authorities or prior rulings
Marginal citations help readers quickly locate supporting legal authority.
As citações marginais ajudam os leitores a localizar rapidamente a autoridade legal de apoio.
3. A scholarly or editorial notation placed at the side of a text to indicate sources, cross-references, or explanatory notes
The critical edition of the ancient manuscript included extensive marginal citations.
A edição crítica do manuscrito antigo incluía citações marginais extensas.
Marginal citations are particularly important in legal systems derived from Common Law and Civil Law traditions. In Brazil and Portugal, marginal citations are standard practice in legal documents and scholarly publications. In the United States, they are essential in appellate practice and legal writing, allowing practitioners to efficiently direct readers to supporting authorities without interrupting the flow of the main text.
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