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brief

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'concise' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for brief that I've seen before include "brusque > QC, perhaps" , "Summary of facts for barrister to consider" , "Ephemeral" , "Terse" , "Short or concise" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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