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intimation
This term describes a communication that is intentionally understated or oblique. It carries a sense of delicacy and discretion, often used when a speaker wishes to convey a message without stating it explicitly, thereby avoiding direct confrontation or premature commitment.
In legal or administrative contexts, the word shifts from a subtle hint to a formal requirement. Here, it functions as a precise instrument of notification, where the act of intimating serves as a necessary procedural step to ensure all parties are officially informed of a pending action.
Meanings
An indirect hint or a subtle suggestion that something is likely to happen or is true.
She received a slight intimation that her position in the company was no longer secure.
A formal announcement or official notification of a fact or intention.
The legal counsel provided a written intimation of the intent to file a lawsuit.