Memorials
/ˈmɛmərɪəlz/
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- (n.) Documents submitted to a court presenting arguments and supporting evidence concerning a legal matter.
The attorneys filed their memorials ahead of the hearing to clarify their positions.
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Commentary
In legal practice, 'memorials' often refer to written statements or briefs submitted to tribunals, especially in international law contexts, and should not be confused with commemorative monuments.
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