Manuscript

/ˈmænjʊskrɪpt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A handwritten or typed document, especially a draft version of a legal or literary work.
    The lawyer reviewed the manuscript before finalizing the contract.

Forms

  • manuscripts

Commentary

In legal contexts, 'manuscript' often refers to non-final, handwritten drafts requiring careful validation.

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