Terminology Database

Term | authoritative record

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  • n., A record that is considered by the creator to be its official record and is usually subject to procedural controls that are not required for other copies. The identification of authoritative records corresponds to the designation of an office of primary responsibility as one of the components of a records retention schedule. See also: authentic record; authenticated record; complete record; effective record; perfect record; reliable record.