Primary Source
/ˈpraɪmɛri sɔrs/
Definitions
- (n.) An original document, recording, or evidence created at the time under study, used to establish facts in legal matters.
The court admitted the contract as a primary source of evidence.
Forms
- primary sources
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Commentary
In legal research, distinguishing primary sources from secondary sources helps clarify the origin and authority of evidence and legal analysis.
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