Apprise
/əˈpraɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) To formally inform or notify a party about legal rights, obligations, or relevant facts.
The court must apprise the defendant of the charges against them before trial.
Forms
- apprises
- apprised
- apprising
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'apprise' emphasizes formal notification often required to trigger rights or duties.
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