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Originally Posted by HarryT
It's a not uncommon noun from the verb "to brief", which means to bring someone up-to-date with information about something.
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The verb seems to be newest, the noun in one meaning (letter from the Pope) is cited from 1289
Also (1631)
a. Law. A summary of the facts of a case, with reference to the points of law supposed to be applicable to them, drawn up for the instruction of counsel conducting the case in court. to hold a brief: to be retained as counsel in a case, to argue a point for