public record

Note: Public records are subject to inspection, examination, and copying by any member of the public.

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“Public record.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/public%20record. Accessed 10 Sep. 2024.

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