Registries
/ˈrɛdʒɪstriz/
Definitions
- (n.) Official lists or records maintained by an authority, recording facts or transactions such as property ownership, births, or trademarks.
The land registry contains detailed records of property ownership.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'registries' typically refer to formal, authoritative records essential for evidentiary or procedural purposes.
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