Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Public Record.
Public Record - as a noun
Any information, minutes, files, accounts or other records which a governmental body is required to maintain, and which must be accessible to scrutiny by the public.
Example: "Although public records are records of public business, they are not necessarily available without restriction, although freedom of information legislation (foi) that has been gradually introduced in many jurisdictions since the 1960s has made access easier."
Example Sentences
"The public record of the property shows that it was sold for $500,000."
"Journalists have the right to access public records for investigative reporting."
"Employers often check a candidate's public record before hiring them."
"He requested a copy of his public record from the courthouse."
"The public record contains detailed information about the court case."
