Terminology Database
Terms or Phrases
- calling convention
- capture
- captured document
- central processing unit
- certificate of authenticity
- chain of preservation
- character
- character set
- chronological date
- ciphertext
- classification
- classification code
- classification scheme
- classified record
- classify
- clause
- compact disc
- compatibility
- competence
- competent person
- compile
- complete record
- completeness
- compliant
- complimentary clause
- component
- compose
- compression
- conformed copy
- content
- context
- controlling agency
- conversion
- conversion of records
- copy
- copy in form of original
- copy of outgoing document
- corporate body
- correct
- corroboration
- corruption
- countersigner
- CPU
- created record
- creation procedure
- creator
- cross-platform
- crosswalk
- cryptographic system
- cryptography
- cryptosystem
- current record
- custodian
- custody
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Dictionary Definitions
- n., [diplomatics] Any of several textual formulae found after or within the disposition of a document that ensure the execution of the act, avoid its violation, guarantee its validity, preserve the rights of third parties, attest the execution of the required formalities, or indicate the means employed to give the document probative value. See also: complimentary clause; final clause.
- n., 1. A distinct section or provision of a legal document or instrument. [Black’s Law Dictionary, 8th ed. c2004]
- n., 1. A paragraph or division of a contract. 2. A sentence or part of a sentence. 3. A numbered portion of a bill called a section once the bill becomes law. [The Dictionary of Canadian Law, 3rd ed. c2004]
