Memory
/ˈmɛməri/
Definitions
- (n.) The faculty by which a person recalls past facts, events, or information, relevant in witness testimony and evidence evaluation.
The witness's memory of the event was crucial to the trial.
- (n.) The recorded or documented recollection of events, often used in legal proceedings and records.
The memory of the contract negotiations was preserved in the meeting minutes.
Forms
- memory
- memories
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Commentary
In legal contexts, memory pertains primarily to the cognitive aspect related to witness testimony and evidence, distinguishing it from mere data storage or archival meanings.
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