Alerted
/[əˈlɜːrtɪd]/
Definitions
- (v. (past tense)) Past tense of alert; to have given a warning or notified about a legal matter or risk.
The defendant was alerted to the impending lawsuit in advance.
Forms
- alert
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Commentary
Commonly used to indicate prior knowledge or warning in legal contexts, especially in procedural settings.
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