English Explanatory Dictionary

opening speech

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In adversarial legal systems, a statement made by either party at the beginning of a trial or comparable factfinding proceeding, in which that party lays out their case, generally including the points of fact that they intend to demonstrate and to some degree indicating the rhetorical arguments for why they should prevail.

Word forms

opening speech opening speeches

Synonyms

opening statement opening argument
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