Manuscripts

/ˈmæn.jʊ.skrɪpts/

Definitions

  1. (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.

Forms

  • manuscript

Commentary

In legal contexts, 'manuscripts' typically refers to original handwritten records that serve as authoritative evidence or historical proof.

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