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matters of record

matters of record is the plural of matter of record.

Meaning of matter of record

Noun

matter of record (plural matters of record)

  1. A fact or statement that is recorded in governmental records or in publications.
    • When Dick Larkin asked to see his credentials, the inspector not only produced them, but gave the owner's name and the county in which the brand was a matter of record.1906, Andy Adams, The Story of a Poker Steer
  2. A fact that is contained within court files or has otherwise been entered into evidence before the court.

Questions about matters of record

What is matters of record the plural of?
Matters of record is the plural of matter of record.

Words near matters of record in the dictionary

  1. matters of course
  2. matters of fact
  3. matters of law
  4. matters of life and death
  5. matters of life or death
  6. matters of record
  7. mattersome
  8. Matterson
  9. matterwave
  10. matterwaves
  11. mattery

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