constructive notice
- A legal presumption that assumes a person has been made aware of an issue despite not receiving direct communication, through such means as public notices or legal advertisements
- The court deemed that, given the public announcement of the bankruptcy, creditors had constructive notice.
- Peter didn't receive the summons personally, but having it legally advertised gave him constructive notice.
- Even though she was out of state, through constructive notice, Lisa became aware of the auction of her seized property.
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