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birth certificate
a written, authenticated record of the birth of a child, required in most countries of the world. After a birth is registered,
the certificate is issued, representing legal proof of parentage, age, and citizenship. Birth certificates are of great personal
and legal importance; they are required for many legal, business, and personal transactions.
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