Remembrance
/rɪˈmɛmbrəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of remembering or commemorating a person, event, or legal obligation, often as evidence of acknowledgment or intent.
The contract included a clause for the remembrance of prior agreements between the parties.
- (n.) In legal context, a formal acknowledgment or token of respect or obligation preserved in documents or ceremonies.
The will contained a remembrance of a prior promise made by the testator.
Forms
- remembrances
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'remembrance' is often used in ceremonial or testamentary contexts to denote the act of acknowledging past facts or obligations, so clarity in context is key.
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