Recordation
/ˌrɛkərˈdeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of officially entering a document into public records, especially concerning real estate or legal instruments.
The recordation of the deed ensured its legal enforceability against third parties.
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Recordation primarily refers to the formal process of making documents publicly accessible in official registries, a critical step in property and contract law to establish priority and notice.
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