Entered
/ˈɛn.tərd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of enter, meaning to come into or go inside a place, or to officially record or file something in legal context.
The defendant entered the courtroom promptly at 9 a.m.
- (adj.) Formally recorded or filed in official records or court documents.
The entered evidence was accepted by the judge.
Forms
- enter
- enters
- entering
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Commentary
The term 'entered' primarily functions as the past tense of 'enter' and as a legal adjective describing documents or information officially recorded; clarity depends on context.
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