TBD | Glossary | "Memorandum"

1. an informal record;

2. a brief note, in writing, of some transaction;

3. an outline of an intended instrument;

4. an instrument written in concise summary

MEMORANDUM OF LAW: an argument by an advocate in support of his or her position; like a brief but less formal.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM: informal discussion of the merits of a matter pending in a lawyer's office; usually written by a law clerk or junior associate for a senior associate or partner.