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1<\/b> :<\/b> a writing (as a deed or lease) conveying information see also instrument<\/a>
2 a<\/b> :<\/b> something (as a writing, photograph, or recording) that may be used as evidence
b<\/b> :<\/b> an official paper (as a license) relied on as the basis, proof, or support of something (as a right or privilege)
[dÄ -kyə-ment] vt 1 a<\/b> :<\/b> to furnish documentary evidence of
b<\/b> :<\/b> to provide with exact references to authoritative supporting information
2<\/b> :<\/b> to furnish (as a ship) with documents (as ship’s papers) <\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law \u00a91996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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