Correspondent
/kəˈrɒrspɒndənt/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual or entity who sends or transmits correspondence, often on behalf of another party in legal or journalistic contexts.
The correspondent submitted the necessary documents to the court.
- (n.) A foreign journalist or reporter who communicates news from a location outside their primary place of publication or broadcast.
The correspondent reported live from the scene of the international treaty negotiations.
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In legal contexts, "correspondent" often refers to a party acting on behalf of another in communication or transaction, such as a correspondent bank or legal agent; distinguish from purely journalistic usage.
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