Recorded
/rɪˈkɔːrdɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Formally entered or filed in an official registry, especially concerning documents, instruments, or legal acts.
The mortgage was recorded with the county clerk to establish public notice.
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of record, meaning to set down in writing or enter into an official record.
The agreement was recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
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Commentary
Commonly used with respect to property interests and official legal documents; recording provides public notice and priority in many jurisdictions.
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