Birth Register
/ˈbɜːrθ ˈrɛdʒɪstər/
Definitions
- (n.) An official record maintained by a government or authorized entity documenting details of births occurring within its jurisdiction.
The parents registered their child’s details in the birth register shortly after the delivery.
Forms
- birth register
- birth registers
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Commentary
The birth register serves as the foundational document from which birth certificates are issued, and it must be maintained with accuracy for vital statistics and legal identity purposes.
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