Enrollment
/ɪnˈroʊlmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of officially registering or entering a person or entity into a list, roll, or system, especially for legal or administrative purposes.
The enrollment of voters is mandatory before an election.
- (n.) The process by which a patent or other legal document is entered into official records to establish priority or protection.
The enrollment of the deed was completed at the county clerk's office.
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Commentary
Enrollment is often used interchangeably with registration but in legal contexts pertains specifically to formal or official entry that may carry evidentiary significance.
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