for the record

for the record
for the record (informal)
In order to get the facts straight
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so that the true facts are recorded or known

for the record, I have never been to the apartment

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for the record
1
— used to indicate that a statement will be written down in an official record

The judge asked her to state her name for the record.

2
— used to indicate that you are making a statement which is important and should be remembered

I'll do what you want, but (just) for the record, I don't think this is a good idea.

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Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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