Stated
/ˈsteɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Expressed or declared explicitly, often in writing or formal statement.
The contract includes the stated terms of the agreement.
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of state, meaning to express or set forth in speech or writing.
The witness stated the facts clearly during testimony.
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As an adjective, 'stated' emphasizes clarity and formality of expression; as a verb, it functions as the past tense of 'state.' Distinguish these based on grammatical usage in legal documents.
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