Reported
/rɪˈpɔːrtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Describing a fact, case, or judicial decision that has been formally documented in legal records or law reports.
The reported case established a crucial precedent for contract disputes.
- (v.) Past tense of report: to formally present information or an account, especially in a legal context.
The witness reported the incident to the court immediately.
Forms
- report
- reports
- reporting
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Commentary
As a past tense verb, 'reported' functions simply as an inflection of 'report'; its substantive legal meaning appears under that lemma. As an adjective, it specifically relates to legally documented or published cases or facts.
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