Memoeandum.L

Be it remembered; let it be remembered. Latin plural, memoranda; English plural, memorandums. The word is now Anglicised. Writings for which no technical forms were prescribed began with this word. At present it denotes any informal document preserving evidence of a fact or agreement. See Refresh. Memorandum check. A check given by a borrower of money, to be held by the lender for redemption at a time specified. See Check. Memorandum clause. Words in a policy of insurance limiting the liability of the insurer to the articles and risks specified. Memorandum of agreement. Articles of agreement, q. v. Under the Statute of Frauds (q. v.), a note or writing signed by the party to be charged or by his agent thereunto duly authorized. A memorandum is a note to help the memory, a memorial, a record. A list of articles purchased, or a note of things to be done by a friend or agent, specifying persons, places, modes of doing the business, etc., is a memorandum, although in form a letter. It is well settled that a letter may be a sufficient memorandum under the Statute of Frauds.' Memoritur. It is remembered: from memory. "Memoritur proof" of a lost document will be received of a witness acquainted with the original.