Accounts
/ˈæk.aʊnts/
Definitions
- (n.) Records or statements of financial transactions for an individual or entity.
The company provided the accounts for the last fiscal year.
- (n.) Detailed explanations or reports of actions, events, or conduct, often in legal contexts.
The defendant gave accounts of his whereabouts on the night of the incident.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'accounts' is commonly used to refer both to financial statements and to formal narratives explaining conduct or transactions.
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