Warnings
/ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
Definitions
- (n.) Notices or statements advising of potential legal consequences or risks.
The contract included warnings about the risks of non-compliance.
- (n.) Legal notices given to a party to inform them of rights or duties, often as a prerequisite to litigation or administrative action.
The defendant received warnings before the case proceeded to court.
Forms
- warning
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Commentary
In legal contexts, warnings often serve as formal advisories to prevent harm or litigative escalation; drafting should ensure clarity to establish effective notice.
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