PoliticsAugust 17, 2026
memorialise
muh-MOR-ee-uh-laiz
Definition
To record or document an understanding or agreement in a formal, official way.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'memoria' (memory), the word evolved into the verb 'memorialize' in English to mean preserving the memory of something or recording it for formal recognition.
In the news
The term is used here to describe the function of the Memorandum of Understanding, which serves to formally document the non-binding agreement between the U.S. and St. Lucia regarding migrant transfers.
St. Lucia Signs Migration Agreement With the United States Regarding Third-Country Nationals
Read the full article ↗Caribbean Today