Recommended
/rɛkˈmɛndɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Suggested or advised as being suitable or appropriate, often within legal contexts like policies or practices.
The committee issued recommended guidelines for compliance with the new regulations.
- (v. (past participle)) Past participle of recommend, meaning to put forward as advisable or worthy of acceptance.
The lawyer recommended that the contract be reviewed carefully before signing.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "recommended" indicates advisory status rather than mandatory requirement, so precision in language distinguishes it from binding duties or rules.
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