birth certificate
birth certificate
English
Noun
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Definition
An official document certifying the details of an individual's birth, indicating the name, date, and parents' names, and details such as parents' occupation and religion.
Etymology
From birth + certificate.
Example Sentences
- "[T]he pleasure of writing on wax with a stylus is exemplified by the fine, flowing hand of a Roman scribe who made out the birth certificate of Herennia Gemella, born March 128 AD."
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