Copyist
/ˈkɒpɪɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who transcribes or duplicates documents, often ensuring accuracy and fidelity to the original, especially in legal or official contexts.
The copyist carefully reproduced the contract to preserve its exact terms.
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- copyists
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Commentary
In legal drafting, a copyist must maintain exactness to avoid misinterpretation or alteration of legal texts.
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