Entry
/ˈɛn.tri/
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- (n.) The act or process of entering a place, right, or record in a legal context.
The entry of judgment was recorded in the court docket.
- (n.) A written notation or record in an official register, such as a ledger or legal document.
The clerk made the entry in the case file.
- (n.) The right or permission to enter a country, property, or market legally.
The visa grants entry to the United States for six months.
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In legal drafting, clarify the context of 'entry' to distinguish between procedural acts, recorded data, or rights of access.
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