Published
/ˈpʌblɪʃt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Made generally available to the public, especially by legal or official announcement.
The published regulations must be accessible to all affected parties.
- (v.) (past participle of publish) Formally issued or disseminated, particularly in legal contexts such as publishing statutes, rulings, or notices.
The court's opinion was published in the official reporter.
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Commentary
In legal writing, 'published' often implies formal and official dissemination, which may affect enforceability or notice requirements.
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