Doubles

/ˈdʌbəlz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Plural of double, referring to two identical or corresponding items, often in contracts or legal documents (e.g., duplicate originals).
    Please provide the doubles of the signed agreement for our records.

Commentary

In legal drafting, 'doubles' commonly refers to duplicate or counterpart originals of documents, ensuring each party holds an identical copy.

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