Collection
/kəˈlɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of gathering debts or claims owed to an entity, typically by creditors or agencies.
The agency specializes in the collection of overdue payments.
- (n.) A group of items or documents assembled for a legal or official purpose.
The attorney reviewed the collection of evidence submitted by the plaintiff.
Forms
- collections
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'collection' often pertains specifically to debt recovery processes; clarity is key when drafting to distinguish among types of collections.
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