Messenger
/ˈmɛsɪndʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual employed to carry messages or documents from one person or place to another.
The messenger delivered the confidential letter to the attorney.
- (n.) A person officially authorized to convey information, often in a diplomatic or legal context.
The messenger was granted safe passage to deliver the treaty terms.
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- messengers
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specify the authority and confidentiality obligations of a messenger to clarify responsibilities and liabilities.
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