Legal Warning
/ˈliːɡəl ˈwɔrnɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal notice issued to inform a party of legal rights or obligations, often indicating potential legal consequences if ignored.
The tenant received a legal warning about the lease violations.
- (n.) A caution given by an authority to prevent legal infringement or harmful conduct.
The company posted a legal warning about unauthorized use of its software.
Forms
- legal warnings
Related terms
Commentary
A legal warning functions both as a preventive measure and as documentation potentially used in litigation to show that notice was given.
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