Definitions:
of short duration; not lasting for long

(of a piece of clothing) not covering much of the body; scanty

a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task

a summary of the facts and legal points in a case given to a barrister to argue in court.

a letter from the pope to a person or community on a matter of discipline.

instruct or inform (someone) thoroughly, especially in preparation for a task

instruct (a barrister) by brief.