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memorandum
mem·o·ran·dum M0211900 (mĕm′ə-răn′dəm)n. pl. me·mo·ran·dums or me·mo·ran·da (-də) 1. A short note written as a reminder.2. A written record or communication, as in a business office. See Synonyms at letter.3. Law a. A short document outlining the terms of an agreement, especially as a draft leading to a formal, detailed contract: a memorandum of understanding.b. A writing submitted to a court by a party arguing an aspect of a case; a brief.c. A decision of an appellate court, particularly one that is not accompanied by any detailed explanation of the basis for the decision: a memorandum decision.4. A business statement made by a consignor about a shipment of goods that may be returned.5. A brief, unsigned diplomatic communication.
[Middle English, to be remembered (used as a manuscript notation), from Latin, neuter sing. gerundive of memorāre, to bring to remembrance; see memorable.]memorandum (ˌmɛməˈrændəm) n, pl -dums or -da (-də) 1. (Communications & Information) a written statement, record, or communication such as within an office2. a note of things to be remembered3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) an informal diplomatic communication, often unsigned: often summarizing the point of view of a government4. (Law) law a short written summary of the terms of a transaction Often (esp for senses 1, 2) shortened to: memo [C15: from Latin: (something) to be remembered]mem•o•ran•dum (ˌmɛm əˈræn dəm)
n., pl. -dums, -da (-də). 1. a short note designating something to be remembered. 2. a record or written statement of something. 3. a written message, esp. one sent between two or more employees of a company. 4. Law. a writing, usu. informal, containing the terms of a transaction. 5. (in diplomacy) a written summary of an issue, the reasons for a decision, etc. 6. a document transferring title to goods but authorizing their return to the seller at the option of the buyer. [1400–50; < Latin, n. use of neuter of memorandus, gerundive of memorāre to mention, tell] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  memorandum - a written proposal or reminder memo, memorandanote - a brief written record; "he made a note of the appointment"aide-memoire, position paper - a memorandum summarizing the items of an agreement (used especially in diplomatic communications) |
memorandumnoun1. agreement, record, note, contract The solicitor drew up a memorandum of Ford's financial position.2. note, minute, message, communication, reminder, memo, jotting He sent a memorandum to the members of the board.Quotations
"A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer" [Dean Acheson]memorandumnounA brief record written as an aid to the memory:notation, note.Informal: memo.Translationsmemorandum (meməˈrӕndəm) – plurals ˌmemoˈrandums ~ˌmemoˈranda (-də) (often abbreviated to memo (ˈmemou) – plural ˈmemos) – noun1. a note to help one to remember. He wrote a memo; (also adjective) a memo pad. 備忘便條，(記事本上的)備忘記事 备忘录2. a written statement about a particular matter, often passed around between colleagues. a memorandum on Thursday's meeting. 備忘錄 便笺memorandum
memorandum1. an informal diplomatic communication, often unsigned: often summarizing the point of view of a government 2. Law a short written summary of the terms of a transaction MedicalSeeMEMOMemorandum
Related to Memorandum: Memorandum of AssociationMemorandumAn informal record, in the form of a brief written note or outline, of a particular legal transaction or document for the purpose of aiding the parties in remembering particular points or for future reference. A memorandum may be used in court to prove that a particular contract was made. For instance, in a real estate transaction, a memorandum can be used to show that the parties to a sale have entered into an agreement to sell a particular parcel at an indicated price, in addition to other details of the agreement. This type of memorandum is also referred to as a binder. An attorney might use a memorandum to explain and summarize a specific point of law for a judge or for another attorney. A memorandum decision is a written decision, issued by a court, which reports the ruling, and the decisions and orders of the court. It does not, however, contain an opinion, which is an explanation of the rationale upon which the decision was based. memorandumn. 1) a brief writing, note, summary or outline. 2) A "memorandum of decision," or "memorandum opinion" are brief statements by a judge announcing his/her ruling without detail or giving extensive reasons, which may or may not be followed by a more comprehensive written decision. Such memoranda (plural) are issued by appeals courts in language such as: "The petition of appellant is denied for the reasons stated in Albini v. Younger," or "The decision below is affirmed." MEMORANDUM. Literally, to be remembered. It is an informal instrument recording some fact or agreement, so called from its beginning, when it was made in Latin. It is sometimes commenced with this word, though written in English; as "Memorandum, that it is agreed," or it is headed with the words, "Be it remembered that," &c. The term memorandum is also applied to the clause of an instrument. MEMORANDUM, insurance. A clause in a policy limiting the liability of the insurer. Its usual form is as follows, namely, "N. B. Corn, fish, salt, fruit, flour and seed, are warranted free from average, unless general, or the ship be stranded: sugar, tobacco, hemp, flax, hides and skins, are warranted free from average, under five percent; and all other goods, also the ship and freight, are warranted free from average, under three percent unless general, or the ship be stranded." Marsh. Ins.223; 5 N. S. 293; Id. 540; 4 N. S. 640; 2 L. R. 433; Id. 435. Memorandum
Memorandum1. Any written document recording a proposal, decision, policy or anything else. Memorandums are very common in business and are used to ensure that information is communicated.
2. See: Private placement memorandum.
3. See: Memorandum of understanding.See MEM
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Related to memorandum: Memorandum of AssociationSynonyms for memorandumnoun agreementSynonyms- agreement
- record
- note
- contract
noun noteSynonyms- note
- minute
- message
- communication
- reminder
- memo
- jotting
Synonyms for memorandumnoun a brief record written as an aid to the memorySynonymsSynonyms for memorandumnoun a written proposal or reminderSynonymsRelated Words- note
- aide-memoire
- position paper
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