2. (Law)
Defn: A brief or informal note in writing of some transaction, or an outline of an intended instrument; an instrument drawn up in a brief and compendious form. Memorandum check, a check given as an acknowledgment of indebtedness, but with the understanding that it will not be presented at bank unless the maker fails to take it up on the day the debt becomes due. It usually has Mem. written on its face.
MEMORATE
Mem"o*rate, v. t. Etym: [L. memoratus, p. p. of memorare. See
Memorable.]
Defn: To commemorate. [Obs.]
MEMORATIVE
Mem"o*ra*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. mémoratif.]
Defn: Commemorative. [Obs.] Hammond.
MEMORIA
Me*mo"ri*a, n. Etym: [L.]
Defn: Memory. Memoria technica, technical memory; a contrivance for aiding the memory.
MEMORIAL
Me*mo"ri*al, a. Etym: [F. mémorial, L. memorialis, fr. memoria. See
Memory.]
1. Serving to preserve remembrance; commemorative; as, a memorial building. There high in air, memorial of my name, Fix the smooth oar, and bid me live to fame. Pope.