Manuscripts
/ˈmæn.jʊ.skrɪpts/
Definitions
- (n.) Original handwritten documents of legal or historical significance, often used as primary evidence.
The court examined the ancient manuscripts to verify the deed's authenticity.
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- manuscript
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'manuscripts' typically refers to original handwritten records that serve as authoritative evidence or historical proof.
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