Brief
Brief noun - A short statement of the main points.
Instructions and brief are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Instructions" instead a noun "Brief".
Instructions
Instructions noun - A manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it.
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Brief and instructions are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brief" instead a noun "Instructions".
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Moore, in his brief stint writing for the show, commented that it was like having a nudist seated at the briefing table and handing out tactical instructions.
Source: Future Spandex - If the case continues to trial, the solicitor writes the brief to the barrister and the court and mediates between the client and the barrister, providing instructions to the barrister and advice to the client.
Source: Useful Notes / British Courts -
Silver is very keen on defending, and he says "And here note that in all the course of my teaching of these my brief instructions if both the parties have the full perfection of the true fight then the one will not be able to hurt the other at what perfect weapon soever."
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