on the record

English

Prepositional phrase

on the record

1. Intended or liable to be published.

   He had forgotten that his remarks would be on the record.

   He had forgotten that he was speaking on the record.

   • 2021 July 28, Paul Clifton, “Network News: Confusion and dissent over face mask requirements: Reaction to the Guidance: Train operators”, in RAIL, number 936, page 7:

     Train operators were reluctant to speak to RAIL on the record, but one responded: "The unions are rightly very clear that they don't want staff policing face coverings after the removal of legal backing.

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