Observe
/ɒbˈzɜːrv/
Definitions
- (v.) To comply with or adhere to a law, rule, or instruction.
The company must observe all environmental regulations.
- (v.) To notice or perceive something and register it as being significant or relevant.
The auditor observed discrepancies in the financial records.
- (v.) To formally remark or comment on a matter, often in a legal or official context.
The judge observed that the defendant had breached the contract terms.
Forms
- observe
- observes
- observed
- observing
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "observe" often connotes formal compliance, and clarity about what is being observed—law, procedure, or facts—is important.
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