public record
English
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Noun
[edit]public record (usually uncountable, plural public records)
- (uncountable) Information that has been filed with or recorded by a government agency.
- The city's annual budget is in the public record, so if we want, we can go back and see how it's changed over time.
- Political donations are a matter of public record; your vote is private, but anyone can see how you donate.
Usage notes
[edit]- Though not all of the public record is necessarily accessible to the general public, phrases such as in the public record and a matter of public record nonetheless carry the implication of public availability.