/rɪˈfɜːr/ – Verb
Definition: 1. viện dẫn, tham khảo, tham chiếu;
2. gửi đi;
3. chuyển giao (hồ sơ) cho trọng tài hay cấp trên;
4. ám chỉ, ngụ ý;
5. có liên quan đến;
6. đối chiếu so sánh;
7. quy vào, cho vào.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, the word “refer” means to direct a matter to a higher authority or another person for consideration, decision, or action. It can also refer to the act of submitting a case or issue to a different court or tribunal for further review or determination.
Example: The attorney will refer to the relevant case law in order to support her argument.