Mention

Saying something about an event.

Explanation attempts (123)

28 Oct 2012 19:25

To say something about a particular subject

29 Oct 2012 18:33

A citation as in Mention in despatches. A point that has been expressed

29 Oct 2012 19:00

When one makes a referral to something in conversation.

30 Oct 2012 17:29

to say anything in relation to your crime, when you are in court

30 Oct 2012 18:31

I think "mention" here means something I might say. If I was interviewed by police and told them something they could record what I'd said and refer back to it at a later date.

30 Oct 2012 20:03

The date when the dependent just pleads guilty without any appeal

30 Oct 2012 20:43

To relate information, sometimes without question, which could be help full.

30 Oct 2012 23:07

Stated briefly.

31 Oct 2012 00:42

To pass on information or advice in an informal way or manner.

31 Oct 2012 12:58

A comment made which is to be used in evidence

31 Oct 2012 14:35

To let someone know something, explaining quickly or casually

31 Oct 2012 15:10

'drop into' a conversation

31 Oct 2012 15:47

Mention is when you enlighten somebody about a person or a procedure.

31 Oct 2012 16:41

The utterance of a word/phrase or piece of evidence connected with a crime.

31 Oct 2012 18:40

something you might have said without thinking in to it too much, in a casual way.

1 Nov 2012 13:22

To say something in passing without going into great detail and without emphasising what you are talking about.

1 Nov 2012 14:07

used as evidence

1 Nov 2012 16:49

when a person talks about a specific thing for a short period of time in a wider context

1 Nov 2012 17:36

Make a comment on some fact. Include an extra detail.

1 Nov 2012 21:52

A phrase or comment - usually brief and spoken with little stress, significance or importance.

20 Nov 2012 20:43

Refer to

20 Nov 2012 21:41

Say something/comment on something briefly. The importance of what has been mentioned is subjective, dependent on context and the people involved

20 Nov 2012 23:10

Talking about someone in passing - 'I'll mention that to my friend when I next see them'. Or the act of taking notice of someone - 'they deserve an honourable mention'.

21 Nov 2012 12:04

Anything that has been said and noted down by a law enforcer.

21 Nov 2012 18:48

Some thing said with out thought, as an aside

21 Nov 2012 21:33

Say or write down or otherwise communicate or refer to.

12 Nov 2013 09:25

to bring something up in passing

13 Nov 2013 00:33

tell someone a brief part of something that has happened or happening

13 Nov 2013 09:10

Not a clue

14 Nov 2013 20:51

Refer to something/someone in a verbally or I'm text

14 Nov 2013 21:01

Happened to say

14 Nov 2013 21:10

Briefly speaking about something within a conversation, essay etc

14 Nov 2013 21:13

Anything a suspect/ witness says when being either questioned about a crime or arrested.

14 Nov 2013 22:49

A statement attributed to somebody.

14 Nov 2013 23:20

When someone or something is brought into a case by name.

14 Nov 2013 23:41

This means to refer to or speak about.

15 Nov 2013 03:25

To say something briefly and without suggesting importance.

15 Nov 2013 10:35

Referral to a precedent set by a prior case or the use of a previous statement to back-up current processes.

15 Nov 2013 13:02

when someone tells you something - a detail perhaps - that they didn't deem significant or urgent.

15 Nov 2013 13:23

imply that person was subtly trying to affect a persons behaviour/decision.

15 Nov 2013 13:49

To hint. Bring something up in conversation

16 Nov 2013 18:59

referring to something

16 Nov 2013 20:37

An explanation of previous events.

17 Nov 2013 11:50

Mention means referred to or associated with

17 Nov 2013 17:07

Either quoting or referring to previous events, e.g. within a statement.

17 Nov 2013 17:15

if something is included in a statement by the accused/witness

17 Nov 2013 17:17

When someone mentions something I would say it is a comment in passing. It is not seen as something incredibly important or serious.

17 Nov 2013 17:19

A statement or reading of facts.

17 Nov 2013 19:22

take into account certain circumstances

17 Nov 2013 20:26

Say something relevant to current conversation

17 Nov 2013 23:21

same as before

17 Nov 2013 23:55

from the miranda rights - if you fail to mention something you later rely on in court. so to say something to someone about the crime you are accused of

18 Nov 2013 00:32

When a person tells of a conversation to do with the case.

18 Nov 2013 16:13

to bring up a subject or something to someones attention

18 Nov 2013 18:53

say out loud

18 Nov 2013 20:46

To say something in court

18 Nov 2013 20:56

To name something or someone

19 Nov 2013 14:47

Say something quickly and briefly- like a summary of something

5 Nov 2014 14:14

Tell the Court or police/solicitor etc. of anything you consider would be to your advantage i.e. not mentioning something could jeopardise your case.

6 Nov 2014 21:28

Bringing up a relevant point or piece of information when necessary. Informal provision of information.

8 Nov 2014 13:48

Not sure

10 Nov 2014 15:41

I have no idea what this means in law terms. Generally if you mention something to someone then you are informing somone/letting them know about something.

10 Nov 2014 16:37

Something that someone has said to someone else or something that someone has spoken about in Court

10 Nov 2014 20:23

To say or state something of which we believe to be true? Spoken or written word stating your thoughts?

10 Nov 2014 21:30

This is to bring up someone or something when talking, you mention it

11 Nov 2014 14:58

To express knowledge of an event in passing.

11 Nov 2014 19:00

If you mention something, you talk about it briefly with out going into great detail.

11 Nov 2014 22:05

This is talking about something and therefore bringing it to the attention of others.

4 Nov 2015 18:19

A mention is when a piece of evidence is brought to light and people of the court discuss it.

6 Nov 2015 21:11

To have stated something without excessive emphasis

10 Nov 2015 21:07

Something has been said in the eyes of the court

13 Nov 2015 17:58

the meaning of the word mention in my opinion means to talk about a situation or event you have been asked to describe.

16 Nov 2015 19:46

To say something in passing by.

17 Nov 2015 10:20

To say something while being interviewed under caution or in court

20 Nov 2015 15:15

Any statement made by an individual which could be later referred to.

21 Nov 2015 20:05

A fact or piece of information that is of a certain degree of importance that it is worth mentioning that may alter the decision of the jury or change the course of the trial.

22 Nov 2015 14:39

I have no idea

22 Nov 2015 20:32

To say about a topic

23 Nov 2015 01:11

Statement issued

23 Nov 2015 14:26

A reference to something in speech or writing.

9 Nov 2016 15:26

In court it is where and event it brought up but isn't actually trialled?

9 Nov 2016 20:07

Another way of saying somebody said something

10 Nov 2016 23:18

To bring someone or a topic into the conversation. Like I'd mention my friend to another friend or I'd mention a trip I went on

11 Nov 2016 20:43

Bringing something to attention

13 Nov 2016 17:15

When somebody want to add another element of detail or information to a statement, they would 'mention' it.

13 Nov 2016 17:51

Mention is defined as the act of making someone aware of something, through multiple means of communication. This usually takes the form of verbal communication, however, can also be achieved through written form.

14 Nov 2016 12:59

The evidence in a court case.

14 Nov 2016 14:00

That something or somebody was brought up in conversation.

14 Nov 2016 20:08

to say, utter, or suggest something verbally.

14 Nov 2016 22:13

When talking to the police you tell them infortion about an incident or what you know or saw, you might not give much detail. You might forget to tell the police something during an interview, you maight be questioned later about why you didn't tell the police ealrier in an interview, for example if you go to court to give evidence. The court may be interested in the reasons you didn't say anything about this piece of information you are now sharing in an earlier police interview.

15 Nov 2016 11:51

Say something

2 Nov 2017 20:03

Something to do with evidence that is given

12 Nov 2017 17:20

Whatever you say

13 Nov 2017 08:19

Does mention mean to refer a client? I have no idea

13 Nov 2017 12:32

Tell someone something briefly

13 Nov 2017 13:15

Something that is said

13 Nov 2017 16:39

When in court, you might reference a previous case.

15 Nov 2017 19:48

Remark

19 Nov 2023 16:05

Refer to someone / something else, when you bring something up

21 Nov 2023 13:49

Something somebody say to give evidence. That it will have an effect in court.

21 Nov 2023 18:00

If a person has made a statement about a certain sequence of events and someone else is referring back to that statement, they might say 'in this document you mention...'

21 Nov 2023 21:10

Something being spoken about

21 Nov 2023 21:59

When you refer to something in little detail and often done in a rush or in passing. No context is being given

22 Nov 2023 19:42

To relay some information to someone else

27 Nov 2023 09:42

"Mention" in everyday language seems pretty straightforward to me. It's like bringing something up or talking about it briefly.

19 Oct 2024 20:06

I've heard of when something is mentioned in the court of law, it can be taken as evidence

20 Oct 2024 20:45

Referring for example mentioning a name or a place

20 Oct 2024 23:00

Telling someone something

21 Oct 2024 14:46

when you talk about something that has happened previously to someone else

21 Oct 2024 16:32

This means to draw attention to or to refer to something. It could be synonymous with say.

21 Oct 2024 23:24

To notice something

22 Oct 2024 08:51

When something or someone is dropped in to a conversation, not the main topic, just spoken of briefly.

22 Oct 2024 10:34

A reference to something that has been said in court by any party, usually said before providing more evidence either for or against whatever has been 'mentioned'

22 Oct 2024 10:44

Mention is where in court they will talk about comments mentioned in the past?

22 Oct 2024 17:39

Something said or presented to the court by the prosecution or defendant.

22 Oct 2024 20:06

In this context I would take this to mean, an allegation has been mentioned or someone had been made aware of a crime but there’s may or may not be further evidence to support what’s been mentioned.

22 Oct 2024 20:47

when someone refers to someone else

22 Oct 2024 23:03

When the subject has been highlighted or said or referenced

23 Oct 2024 10:09

Not 100% sure in relation to law, I believe it is a term for a smaller court appearance, maybe for less severe cases that aren’t a “proper” trial? I would need to look this up.

23 Oct 2024 11:01

Something that someone tells someone

5 Nov 2024 15:20

Referring to previous information talked about by someone e.g. witness testimony

13 Nov 2024 20:07

To say in passing, in the middle of another conversation. To tell someone something.

16 Nov 2024 01:11

A kind of pre court meeting where the judge decides whether to proceed with a case.

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