memoranda

Variant of memorandum

noun pl. memorandums or memoranda

    1. a short note written to help one remember something or remind one to do something
    2. a record of events or observations, esp. one for future use
  1. an informal written communication, as from one department to another in an office
  2. in diplomacy, a summary or outline of a subject under discussion, reasons for or against some action, etc.
  3. Business a statement, made by the consignor, of the goods and terms of a consignment sent with the privilege of return
  4. Law a short written statement of the terms of an agreement, contract, or transaction

Origin: ME < L neut. of memorandus, to be remembered, ger. of memorare, to remember: see memory

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