Referral
/rɪˈfɜːrəl/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of directing a party to another person or entity for advice, treatment, or a decision, often used in legal, medical, or business contexts.
The lawyer issued a referral to a specialist for further investigation.
- (n.) A written or formal recommendation to a court or authority to take action on a matter.
The attorney submitted a referral requesting the court to review the new evidence.
Forms
- referrals
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specify the context of a referral clearly to avoid ambiguity between informal guidance and formal recommendations to courts or agencies.
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