Legal Definition and Related Resources of Duplicate

That which exactly resembles or corresponds to something else. When two documents are copies or transcripts of each other and stand on the same footing as original instruments, they are called duplicates. A duplicate differs from a mere copy in that a duplicate has all the validity of an original.

(Lat. duplex, double). The double of anything. A document which is essentially the same as some other instrument. 7 Man. & G. 93. A duplicate writing has but one effect. Each duplicate is complete evidence of the intention of the parties. When a duplicate is destroyed, for example, in the case of a will, it is presumed both are intended to be destroyed; but this presumption possesses greater or less force, owing to circumstances. When only one of the duplicates is in the possession of the testator, the destruction of that is a strong presumption of an intent to revoke both; but if he possessed both, and destroys but one, it is weaker; when he alters one, and afterwards destroys it, retaining the other entire, it has been held that the intention was to revoke both. 1 P. Wms. 346; 13 Ves. 310. But that seems to be doubted. 3 Hagg. Ecc. 548. A duplicate differs from a mere copy in having all the validity of an original. In English Law. The certificate of discharge given to an insolvent debtor who takes the benefit of the act for the relief of insolvent debtors.

noun

• carbon
• carbon copy
• copy
• ditto
• double
• ectype
• exemplar
• exemplum
• facsimile
• gemination
• imitation
• likeness
• match
• photostat
• reenactment
• repetition
• replica
• representation
• reproduction
• twin Associated Concepts: duplicate copy
• duplicate original

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