Legal Definitions - abridgment

Definition: A shortened version of a longer work or a legal digest or encyclopedia.

Examples:

• A movie adaptation of a book is an abridgment of the original story.
• A summary of a research paper is an abridgment of the full study.
• A condensed version of a novel for young readers is an abridgment of the original book.
• A legal encyclopedia that summarizes court cases is an abridgment of the full legal record.

The examples illustrate how an abridgment is a shortened version of a longer work. In literature, an abridgment can be a movie adaptation, a summary, or a condensed version of a book. In law, an abridgment can be a legal encyclopedia that summarizes court cases or a legal digest that condenses legal information.