birth certificate

noun

: a copy of an official record of a person's date and place of birth and parentage

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People also should include digital copies of all their important documents such as birth certificates, insurance policies and passports, Sury said, as well as ample supplies of over-the-counter and prescription medications for every person in the family. Matt Villano, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024 The children were born at home and never received birth certificates or attending school, law enforcement said. Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024 Tyler admonished viewers for digging into his private life, saying his children's birth certificates have now been made public. Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 Along with the demos, the auction includes Hendrix’s handwritten form requesting a copy of his birth certificate, dry-cleaning slips for psychedelic stage costumes and an extensive collection of slide photographs featuring candid snaps of the musician. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for birth certificate 

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of birth certificate was in 1821

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“Birth certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birth%20certificate. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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birth certificate

noun
birth cer·​tif·​i·​cate -(ˌ)sər-ˈtif-i-kət How to pronounce birth certificate (audio)
: a copy of an official record of a person's date and place of birth and parentage

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