Copies

Definitions

  1. (n.) Multiple reproductions of a document or record, identical or substantially similar to the original.
    The lawyer submitted three copies of the contract to the court.
  2. (v.) Third-person singular present tense of ‘copy,’ meaning to reproduce or duplicate documents.
    She copies all correspondence for the client’s file.

Forms

  • copy

Commentary

As a plural noun, ‘copies’ refers to multiple reproductions. As a verb form, it is third-person singular present of ‘copy.’ Legal drafting usually treats these separately to avoid redundancy.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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