Representation : (noun)
1: a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
[syn: mental representation, internal representation]
2: a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone
or something
3: the act of representing; standing in for someone or some
group and speaking with authority in their behalf
4: the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate
or agent [syn: delegacy, agency]
5: a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some
constituency; "a Congressional vacancy occurred in the
representation from California"
6: a factual statement made by one party in order to induce
another party to enter into a contract; "the sales
contract contains several representations by the vendor"
7: a performance of play [syn: theatrical performance, theatrical,
histrionics]
8: a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or
protesting; "certain representations were made concerning
police brutality"
9: the right of being representated by delegates who have a
voice in some legislative body
10: an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or
results in an equivalent
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Representation : \Rep`re*sen*ta"tion\ (-z?n-t?"sh?n), n. [F.
repr?sentation, L. representatio.]
1. The act of representing, in any sense of the verb.
2. That which represents. Specifically:
(a) A likeness, a picture, or a model; as, a
representation of the human face, or figure, and the
like.
(b) A dramatic performance; as, a theatrical
representation; a representation of Hamlet.
(c) A description or statement; as, the representation of
an historian, of a witness, or an advocate.
(d) The body of those who act as representatives of a
community or society; as, the representation of a
State in Congress.
(e) (Insurance Law) Any collateral statement of fact, made
orally or in writing, by which an estimate of the risk
is affected, or either party is influenced.
3. The state of being represented.
Syn: Description; show; delineaton; portraiture; likeness;
resemblance; exhibition; sight.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Re-presentation \Re-pres`en*ta"tion\ (r?-prez`?n-t?"sh?n), n.
[See Re-present.]
The act of re-presenting, or the state of being presented
again; a new presentation; as, re-presentation of facts
previously stated.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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REPRESENTATION, insurances. ARepresentation : is a collateral statement,
either by writing not inserted in the policy, or by parol, of such facts or
circumstances relative to the proposed adventure, as are necessary to be
communicated to the underwriters, to enable them to form a just estimate of
the risk.
2. A representation, like a warranty, may be either affirmative, as
where the insured avers the existence of some fact or circumstance which may
affect the risk; or promissory, as where he engages the performance of,
something executory.
3. There is a material difference between a representation and a
warranty.
4. A warranty, being a condition upon which the contract is to take
effect, is always a part of the written policy, and must appear on the face
of it. Marsh. Ins. c. 9, Sec. 2. Whereas a representation is only a matter
of collateral information or intelligence on the subject of the voyage
insured, and makes no part of the policy. A warranty being in the nature of
a condition precedent, must be strictly and literally complied with; but it
is sufficient if the representation be true in substance, whether a warranty
be material to the risk or not, the insured stakes his claim of indemnity
upon the precise truth of it, if it be affirmative, or upon the exact
performance of it, if executory; but it is sufficient if a representation be
made without fraud, and be not false in any material point, or if it be
substantially, though not literally, fulfilled. A false warranty avoids the
policy, as being a breach of the condition upon which the contract is to
take effect; and the insurer is not liable for any loss though it do not
happen in consequence of the breach of the warranty; a false representation
is no breach of the contract, but if material, avoids the policy on the
ground of fraud, or at least because the insurer has been misled by it.
Marsh. Insur. B. 1, c. 10, s. 1; Dougl. R.
247: 4 Bro. P. C. 482.
See 2 Caines' R. 155; 1 Johns. Cas. 408; 2 Caines' Cas. 173, n.; 3
Johns. Cas. 47; 1 Caines' Rep. 288; 2 Caines' R. 22; Id. 329; Sugd. Vend. 6;
Bouv. Inst. Index, h.t. and Concealment; Misrepresentation.
Based on Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [Bouvier_Law_Dictionary]:
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REPRESENTATION, Scotch law. The name of a plea or statement presented to a
lord ordinary of the court of sessions, when his judgment is brought under
review.
Based on Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [Bouvier_Law_Dictionary]:
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