Memorial
/ˌmɛməˈrɪəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A document presenting facts as a record or statement, often for legal or official use.
The lawyer submitted a memorial summarizing the key evidence.
- (n.) A structure or object established to honor a person or event.
The city built a memorial to commemorate the fallen soldiers.
Forms
- memorials
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'memorial' often refers specifically to a formal written statement or record used as evidence or argument.
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