Civil Registry
/ˈsɪvəl ˈrɛdʒɪstri/
Definitions
- (n.) An official government record or system recording vital events such as births, deaths, marriages, and divorces within a jurisdiction.
The city's civil registry holds all birth certificates issued in the area.
- (n.) The government office or agency responsible for maintaining the civil registry and issuing official certificates.
She visited the civil registry to obtain a copy of her marriage certificate.
Forms
- civil registry
- civil registries
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Commentary
The term can refer both to the records and the office maintaining them; usage depends on context.
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