Recollection

/ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The act or process of recalling or remembering facts, events, or information, often used as evidence or testimony in legal contexts.
    The witness's recollection of the events was crucial to the court's decision.

Forms

  • recollection
  • recollections

Commentary

In legal drafting, specify whether recollection refers to formal testimony or informal memory to avoid ambiguity.

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