văn án
Definition
- Noun (Archaic):
- Case file / legal dossier: A collection of documents, records, and evidence pertaining to a specific legal case or trial.
- Judicial documents: The official paperwork and written proceedings from a court case.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Quan phủ đang xem xét văn án cũ. (The mandarin is reviewing the old case file.)
- Văn án của vụ kiện đó được lưu giữ cẩn thận. (The legal dossier of that lawsuit is kept carefully.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in historical or literary contexts, referring to the documentation of legal proceedings in pre-modern or feudal judicial systems.
Variants and Related Words
- Hồ sơ vụ án (n): Modern term for "case file" or "legal case dossier."
- Luật sư yêu cầu cung cấp toàn bộ hồ sơ vụ án. (The lawyer requested the full case file.)
Synonyms
- Case file: A folder containing all documents related to a single legal matter.
- Legal dossier: A comprehensive set of papers concerning a court proceeding.
- Court record: The official documentation of a trial.
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