Be it remembered that

Advanced Chunks – Category 3

Meaning

Let it be remembered (formal legal/archaic opener)

Primary Function

Formal record / emphasis opener

Communicative Purpose

Draws attention to a statement to be recorded

Pattern

Be it remembered that

Core Structure

Be it remembered that

Função primária

Formal record / emphasis opener

Propósito comunicativo

Draws attention to a statement to be recorded

Situações de gatilho

Legal, ceremonial, formal declarations

Contextos

Legal, very formal

Padrão

Be it remembered that

Estrutura central

Be it remembered that

Slots de substituição

"remembered" → "noted," "known," "resolved"

Colocados típicos

that
on this day

Substituições comuns

Let it be remembered
It should be remembered

Erros comuns

Using in everyday context – sounds absurd.

Similar / contraste

Let it be noted (more modern)

Interferências

Archaic, might confuse.

Família do chunk

Archaic formal opener frames (recognition)

Nuance

Extremely formal, ceremonial

Efeito pragmático

Invests statement with gravity

Dica de memória

"be it remembered" – subjunctive for "let everyone remember"

Nota

This phrase is archaic and used in formal, legal, or ceremonial contexts to emphasize the importance of a statement. It is not used in everyday language and can sound absurd if used inappropriately.

Upgrade path

From "It should be remembered" → "Let it be remembered" → "Be it remembered"

Frequência: LowFormulaicidade: FixedTipo de construção: Fossilised subjunctive framePrioridade de aquisição: UnknownPrioridade de output: UnknownTag de espaçamento: Long-term

Examples

Be it remembered that the treaty was signed on this day, and its terms shall bind all parties forever.

The charter states: ‘Be it remembered that all members agree to uphold these terms,’ emphasizing its legal binding nature.

Be it remembered that the fallen heroes gave their lives for our freedom, a solemn reminder to the nation.

Variations

"Be it known that" (formal proclamation)