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Recital

recital n

: a formal statement or setting forth of some relevant matter of fact in a deed or other document [a of a factual reason for a transaction] NOTE: A recital is often preceded by whereas.

Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.
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