Recital

1 What it means

The background statements at the start of a contract, often beginning 'Whereas'.

2 Use it in a sentence

The recitals explained why the parties were entering the agreement.

3 Make it stick

Write your own sentence using Recital about a case or topic you are studying this week, then check it against the meaning above.

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