for the record

Definitions

1. 1

   For the purpose of being recorded, especially when already known.

   • I will ask you, for the record, to state your name and address.
   • Now, just for the record, you have served time for drug dealing, haven't you?
   • During brief courtroom appearances, Pattan restricted his comments for the record to “Guilty, sir” for each of the two counts of the indictment.
2. 2

   For the purpose of following correct procedure, especially when otherwise redundant and…

   For the purpose of following correct procedure, especially when otherwise redundant and repetitive.

   • The court almost certainly knows your answer to this already, but, for the record, do you plea guilty or not guilty?
   • I can definitely send you those documents, but you'll need to send the request in writing just for the record.
3. 3

   Used to emphasize a point in an attempt to make it known or noticed.

   • For the record, I think these policies are weird and unnecessary.

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