Jan 31, 2012 13:42
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Arabic term
United Kingdom
Professional
Native in: Arabic (Variant: Jordanian)
Works in: English to Arabic, Arabic to English
وتلونا عليهما العقد
Arabic to English
Law/Patents
Law: Contract(s)
Marriage Certificate (Mor
وتلونا عليهما العقد ووافقا عليه وامضياه
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We read out the contract to them; we recited the contract to them
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Note added at 2 hrs (2012-01-31 15:58:02 GMT)
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You are generally right, Firas. I am more inclined towards "read out" myself. The reason I added the "recite" option is because the original expression uses the word تلا which, according to Al-Mawrid, means both read and recite. It is possible that they used this word to indicate some sort of formal out-loud reading before a congregation of people.
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Note added at 3 days6 hrs (2012-02-03 20:40:24 GMT) Post-grading
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You're very welcome, Firas, and thank YOU!
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Note added at 2 hrs (2012-01-31 15:58:02 GMT)
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You are generally right, Firas. I am more inclined towards "read out" myself. The reason I added the "recite" option is because the original expression uses the word تلا which, according to Al-Mawrid, means both read and recite. It is possible that they used this word to indicate some sort of formal out-loud reading before a congregation of people.
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Note added at 3 days6 hrs (2012-02-03 20:40:24 GMT) Post-grading
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You're very welcome, Firas, and thank YOU!
Note from asker:
| I was thinking 'recite' as well, but since it is more for poetry or Holy Quran I wasn't sure! Is it ok to say that concerning a contract?! |
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Taghreed Mahmoud
Egypt
Egypt
Native in Arabic
Specializes in field
Egypt
My Passion: Legal Language
Native in: Arabic 
Works in: Arabic to English, English to Arabic, English
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The Contract was read out to both parties
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Note added at 9 mins (2012-01-31 13:52:41 GMT)
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"read aloud" can also be used ..
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Note added at 9 mins (2012-01-31 13:52:41 GMT)
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"read aloud" can also be used ..
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The contract was read out to them.
I would not use "recite" since, as noted above, it is more commonly used for verse or scripture, or memorization. Additionally, unless the identity of the subject who is doing the reciting is emphasized as being of importance in this sentence, it is best to use the passive voice.
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