document

document
Any matter expressed or described upon any substance by means of letters, figures or marks, or by more than one of these means, intended to be used, or which may be used, for the purpose of recording that matter. 29 Am J2d Ev § 834. The term is broadly applied to writings, to words printed, lithographed or photographed, to seals, plates, or stones on which inscriptions are cut or engraved, to photographs and pictures, to maps and plans. Arnold v Pawtucket Valley Water Co. 18 RI 189, 26 A 55. The term is applicable as an instrument having operative effect in itself, such as a document of title, as well as to writings of evidentiary effect.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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Synonyms:
, (official)


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