Documentary Form Type RiC-A17
Definition
Categorization of a Record or Record Part with respect to its extrinsic and intrinsic elements that together communicate its content, administrative and documentary context, and authority.
Scope notes
Documentary Form Type plays an important role in determining the type of information a Record may comprise, its status of perfection, and its authenticity and reliability. Documentary form types exist in a specific social and cultural context, and within that context, are subject to change over time.
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No declared domain entities.
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