In plain English
It is an official message that has to be put into writing, not said aloud. Its purpose is to formally tell a person or party something.
In context
Here, "written notice" means the formal notice that the contract requires to be given in written form.
- Situation
- Tracking obligations, deliverables, milestones, notices, and deadlines
- What it communicates
- names a notice the contract requires in written form.
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not identify what the notification concerns or the specific timing or delivery details, which can vary.
Examples
“The committee gave members written notice of the venue change, not just a verbal announcement.”
“Under the contract, any cancellation must be made by written notice.”