Memorandum of Law
/ˌmɛm.əˈræn.dəm əv ˈlɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A written legal document submitted to a court setting forth arguments, statutes, and precedents supporting a party's position.
The attorney filed a memorandum of law to argue against the motion to dismiss.
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- memorandum of law
- memoranda of law
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Commentary
Often used interchangeably with 'legal memorandum,' but a memorandum of law is typically directed to a court to support legal arguments in litigation.
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