ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Legal citation signals

Legal citation signals are like clues or hints that help readers know where information comes from in legal documents.

Think of them like a map with arrows pointing in a direction that helps you find your way.

There are many different types of legal citation signals, but some common ones include parentheses, brackets, and signals that are placed either before or after the citation.

For example, if you see the signal "see," it means that the author is pointing your attention to another part of the legal document that has related information. And if you see "et seq.," it means that the author is referring to the next several pages or sections of the document.

By paying attention to these signals, you can better understand the legal document and more easily find the information you need.