public record

public record
A record required by law to be kept, or necessary to be kept, in the discharge of a duty imposed by law, or directed by law to serve as a memorial and evidence of something written, said, or done. 45 Am J1st Reeds § 2. Inclusive of a legislative, judicial, or executive record. 45 Am J1st Reeds § 3. Inclusive of a record of title. 45 Am J1st Reeds § 4.

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