The Law Dictionary

Your Free Online Legal Dictionary • Featuring Black’s Law Dictionary, 2nd Ed.

DIMINUTION Definition & Legal Meaning

Definition & Citations:

Incompleteness. A word signifying that the record sent up from anInferior to a superior court for review is incomplete, or not fully certified. In such casethe party may suggest a “diminution of the record,” which may be rectified by a certiorari.2 Tidd, Pr. 1109.

Disclaimer

This article contains general legal information but does not constitute professional legal advice for your particular situation. The Law Dictionary is not a law firm, and this page does not create an attorney-client or legal adviser relationship. If you have specific questions, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.