Originals
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- (n.) The original documents or items from which copies or reproductions are made, especially in legal contexts where originals have evidentiary importance.
The court requested the originals of the signed contracts for verification.
- (n.) Plural of original (the base form).
The lawyer submitted all originals to the court.
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'Originals' is primarily used as the plural noun referring to original legal documents; it is important to distinguish from copies or duplicates to ensure evidentiary authenticity.
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